Parents' Association

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Welcome All Families!

As the parent or guardian of a Nichols student, you are a valued member of the Nichols School Parents’ Association. Your voice is important and as a leadership team, we are both honored and grateful to be representing you for the upcoming school year. 
 
The Parents’ Association is led by our Parent Council, made up of elected representatives including our Executive Leadership Team, two to three Grade Representatives per class year, and a team of At-Large Members. 
 
Whether you are a new or existing family, our advice for the best experience possible is to get involved in whatever ways are most meaningful to you. Volunteering for a planned grade rep event, attending a family coffee, listening in on a Zoom call, participating in Community Service Days, or donating a much-needed item for your class, are all ways to get to know one another, make new friendships and help to support the mission of the school. 
 
For more information about volunteering, please contact Katie McIntyre, Director of Family Engagement and Philanthropy at kmcintyre@91pingan.com or reach out to any member of our Executive Leadership Team!
 
The primary source of written communication for families is through the resources section of MySchoolApp
 
If you have any challenges with your MySchoolApp login, email support@91pingan.com
 
Also, please make sure that your email is up to date with the school so you receive important correspondences throughout the year. 
 
Other forms of communication include: 
  • Weekly newsletter, Quad Connection
  • This Parents’ Association webpage on the Nichols website
  • Emails from your Grade Rep and Leadership Team
  • Important, time-sensitive messages from the school via email
  • Social media updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Thank you, and we look forward to working together. We will make this a great year!
 
  • President(s) – Jess Hapeman ’95, P’28,’28
  • Vice-President(s) – Deidre Batson-Griggs ’03, P’29
  • Correspondence & Records – Michelle Maccagnano P’29
  • Ex-Officio – John Fox ’94, P’27

Need Past Quad Editions?

Log in to MSA and click on the Parent Association Resource Board
Our Parents’ Council Mission is “To help families navigate and engage in the Nichols journey through communication, education and community building. We achieve this by providing opportunities for as many families as possible to participate in different ways and therefore supporting an inclusive culture, helping the transition from Middle to Upper School, strengthening communication and team building; all using technology to help where possible.”

Parents' Association Council for 2024-2025

Officers

List of 4 items.

  • President

    Jessica Hapeman ’95 P’28, ‘28
  • Vice President

    Deidre Batson-Griggs ’03, P’29
  • Correspondence & Records

    Michelle Maccagnano P’29
  • Ex-Officio

    John Fox ’94, P’27

List of 2 items.

  • Grade Representatives

    • 5th Grade (Class of 2032) - Christina Leonard P’32; Kim Jenny Li P’32 
    • 6th Grade (Class of 2031) - Nicole Roberts P’31; Brooke Leboeuf ’97, P‘31 
    • 7th Grade (Class of 2030) - Jen Coppola P’27, ’30; Angela Campagna P’30; Emily Doren ‘00, P’30, ‘31 
    • 8th Grade (Class of 2029) - Julie Plata P’22, ’22, ‘29; Megan Lukitsch P ’29; Jen Smith P’27,’29 
    • 9th Grade (Class of 2028) -Maansi Travers P’26,’28; Leah Mayer P’28 ’29, ‘31; Kristina Seiffert-Sinha P’28 
    • 10th Grade (Class of 2027) - Caroline Kiddy P’25, ‘27; Heather Jermak P’27; Danielle Chebat P’27  
    • 11th Grade (Class of 2026) - Jill Metz P’26; Courtney Glenn P’26,‘27; Tracy Masiello P'26
    • 12th Grade (Class of 2025) - Shannon Martin P’23, P’25; Dina Benderson P’25, ‘29; Rashika Hall P’25 
  • At-Large

    At-Large                                                                                 
    Dora Iskalo P’23 ’27                                                         
    Ashley Dietrick P’28 ‘31                                                 
    Caitlin LoVullo P’28,’30                                                   
    Amy & Chris Capalbo P’28, ’30, ‘31                                      
    Zeb Farooq P’31                                                            
    Rachelle Nurse P’29                                          
    Melissa Christian P’22, ’24, ’27                                                
    Melissa Jorgenson P’26, ‘28                                                
    Kim Schindler P’26,’28,’31                                              
    Tammy Aranyosi P’27 ’28            
    Lorrei DiCamillo P’28      
    Lisa Zebro P‘32
    Erin Lawson P’28

Interested in Volunteering?

There are many ways to get involved as a Nichols Family: 
  • on the Parents' Council - Executive Council, Grade Rep or At-Large member
  • on committees that help facilitate our events including our Nichols Night Auction
  • on the Parent Fund Leadership Team for the annual fund parent campaign
  • as a mentor for new families
  • as an ambassador for admissions events
  • chaperone field trips in the Middle School
  • Click here for a list of volunteer opportunities




Katie McIntyre, Director of Family Engagement and Philanthropy 
716-332-5154


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