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In case you didn't know, this week is Classified School Employees Week! Classified employees have earned respect as educators and partners in the education community. Nichols has no shortage of amazing Classified Employees!
Our custodial and maintenance staff are keeping our school clean and safe.
Bus drivers and transportation staff are getting students to school safely.
Office staff are meeting the needs of students, parents and administrators.
Food service workers are keeping students fed and ready to learn.
Paraeducators are supporting students as they overcome so many new challenges.
Not a day goes by that we do not appreciate our team. We've got the best in the county!
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Nichols Knights Announcements for Thursday, March 9th!
https://youtu.be/UT4CKiHRUTM
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Happy International Women's Day to our amazing teachers and staff here at Nichols! International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
We hope that all the women within our community have a lovely day!
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Nichols Knights Announcements for Wednesday, March 8th!
https://youtu.be/YHBZCayZKdU
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Nichols Knights Announcements for Tuesday, March 7th!
https://youtu.be/h4VZ4yshvEY
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Welcome back, Knights! NES Weekly Attendance 2/27-3/2!
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BCPS Message: We are glad to report that as of this afternoon, all of our buildings are back in business. We can’t wait to see everyone back bright and early tomorrow morning!
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It's Read Across America Day! On National Read Across America Day, students, teachers, parents, and community members around the nation come together to read books and celebrate the joy of reading. We always hope to foster a love of reading in our Knights!
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March is Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM)! The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind everyone that school is where all children should have access to music.
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✎ 📅 Kindergarten Pre-Registration is just 2 weeks from today! Mark your calendars and check the BCPS website on the 13th to learn more! #MovingForward
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Nichols Knights Announcements for Tuesday, February 28th!
https://youtu.be/M5ZSFgP4aAE
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Our online yearbook store is now live! You can order starting now, and all orders are due by March 30th. The link provided will take you straight to our school on Balfour's website.
https://www.balfour.com/kentucky/west-point/nichols-elementary-school
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NES Weekly Attendance 2/21-2/24!
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On Tuesday, we held our school wide STEM challenge, coordinated by Mrs. Ferrell! Students made teams of 3 or 4 to discuss, plan, and build. Their goal was to build a tall tower that could hold a rubber duck.
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Nichols Knights Announcements for Friday, February 24th!
https://youtu.be/uNa7SMJkqWo
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There are exciting scholarship opportunities here in Kentucky!
We wanted to share an awesome program with our families because you can earn an associates degree free through the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship! The WRKS program is available to college students who have not yet earned an associates degree and certain high school students who are enrolled in college coursework. Please see the attached photo for more information!
You can also check out https://workreadykentucky.com/ for more information as well.
Thank you to BCPS FRYSC's who made us aware of this program!
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Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
NES would like to thank all drivers, monitors, mechanics, and assistants for their hard work, dedication, and safety. Most of all, we want to thank our three amazing drivers, Ms. Kim, Ms. Alice, and Mr. Ron! Nichols would not be the same without you.
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Nichols Knights Announcements for Wednesday, February 22nd!
https://youtu.be/-PUiUBCNH4E
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NES Weekly Attendance 2/13-2/16!
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Nichols Elementary teachers working together and having fun on our Bullitt Day!
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