A hunger for victory fuels character, teamwork, and determination.
Nightingale’s athletics program is where you will find student strength, resilience, and competitive spirit on full display. From Kindergarten through Class XII, student-athletes learn to push themselves beyond limits to achieve excellence both on and off the field. The recently-launched athletics strategic plan, Go Beyond, is a testament to the school’s dedication to athletics, mirroring the comprehensive and mission-driven approach that has propelled its academic successes. With an unwavering focus on athletic discipline and its proven link to future leadership and success, Nighthawks are empowered to champion a winning culture and to excel in every arena.
Lower School
Foundations of Strength and Skill
Climbing, fitness, and sport skills development are just the beginning for Lower School students in PE, with a heightened focus on building dexterity, upper-body strength, and endurance. As students master motor skills and explore the fundamentals of multiple team sports, they grow in confidence, learning the importance of teamwork and cooperation. Through sports and purposeful play, there is an intentional emphasis on body awareness and strength, instilling a competitive spirit. Dedicated time on Nightingale’s rooftop playground allows students to blend PE skills with creativity, setting a foundation for future athletic excellence.
Sport-specific skill progression is monitored and enhanceed within the Lower School physical education curriculum.
Middle School
Pushing Boundaries and Building Leaders
Middle Schoolers experience an emphasis on competition, skill refinement, and personal growth through a diverse range of activities, games, and sports. Students push their limits all while focusing on responsibility, inclusivity, trust, and leadership. By embracing a competitive spirit and exploring various athletic interests, students remain open-minded and agile, understanding the multifaceted benefits of an active lifestyle. The Middle School athletics program instills a drive to succeed, both individually and as part of a team, laying the groundwork for junior varsity and varsity competition.
Middle Schoolers embrace competition, refine their skills, and grow as leaders.
Upper School
Achieving Excellence Through Athletics
In the Upper School, competitive success is cultivated through a robust athletics program where students continuously refine their athletic skills and push themselves to play harder, better, and stronger each time, embodying the spirit of true winners. Emphasizing both varsity and JV teams across three seasons, our Nighthawks compete passionately in the Athletic Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) of New York, with recent championships earned in basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, and tennis. A commitment to excellence not only builds strong athletes but also fosters leadership, teamwork, and a drive for achievement both on and off the field.
Upper School athletics fosters competitive success through varsity and JV teams across three seasons.
Competing for the Nighthawks
Upper School students can compete for spots on 12 varsity and JV athletic teams. Sports are played at Nightingale in three seasons, and tryouts are held before each begins. The Nighthawks compete as part of the Athletic Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) of New York and have won recent championships in cross-country, lacrosse, and tennis.
Fall
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Winter
Basketball
Indoor Track
Squash
Swimming
Spring
Badminton
Lacrosse
Softball
Track and Field
Calendars
Athletic Calendars
View our Athletic Calendars to see practice and game schedules for each of our teams.