September 25, 2016
September is National Food Safety month! Students consume their lunch every day at school, so it’s important to make sure that school cafeterias are adhering by food safety guidelines to keep students safe. It’s also important to remember that even those who don’t consume the food are exposed to it, which is why proper food…
December 24, 2015
Safe and reliable classroom furniture is a necessity for students of all grade levels alike. From kindergarten all the way up through college, your students deserve only the best classroom seating and storage solutions to help them learn and grow to the best of their ability in an academic setting. The quality and stability of…
October 15, 2015
A class reunion is a special celebration of togetherness and nostalgia that’s often best appreciated right where it all began – back at school! October is class reunion month, and while you may not have any reunions schedule yet, do you feel that your school has adequate space to host one in the future? If…
October 13, 2015
Way back when President John F. Kennedy was in office in 1962 our nation’s leader decided it would be beneficial to devote one entire week each year to the celebration of the ever-so-important school lunch program. Every year since, school cafeterias nationwide have celebrated this wonderful week with lunchroom decorations, school events and even special…
September 29, 2015
Schools of all sizes are looking to operable wall systems to help them re-configure classroom and other building space to their advantage. With operable walls you can use your existing spaces for their intended purposes, and so much more! Here are just three of the many great ways that your school can benefit from installing…
August 13, 2015
You’ve heard it before, summer break is the best time to take advantage of an empty building and get started on those much-needed classroom repairs and renovations. But what do you do if the work is not finished by the time school starts? First, don’t panic! We’ve got a few great tips to help you…
July 6, 2015
For over 60 years, the experts at Nickerson Corporation have been providing innovative classroom furniture and equipment solutions to schools in New York, New Jersey and the surrounding areas. We’re motivated by the simple phrase, we furnish a child’s education, and truly believe that in order for a student to get the very best education…
May 22, 2015
It’s that time of the year! Schools nationwide are beginning to host their annual field day festivities. Most schools have specific field day activities and traditions that have been carried out year after year. Of course we love traditions, but why not add a fresh activity to the mix this year? Here’s a list of…
March 10, 2015
From National Reading Month to St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of Spring and more, there sure is an awful lot to celebrate this month! Did you know that March is also National Nutrition Month? Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month occurs each March to promote awareness about the importance of…
February 23, 2015
Pizza, chicken fingers, fries, and chips on the side – all student friendly favorites that often end up on a school cafeteria’s lunch menu. But although these are what most students would call their favorite foods, their hearts and bodies are likely thinking otherwise. As we mentioned in a previous blog, February is American Heart…