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Return Of The Howitt Heimlich Hero

Pictured: Howitt Middle School Heimlich Heroes. (from L-R) Mackenzie Anderson and Niousline Michel Picture courtesy of the Farmingdale School District A student at Howitt Middle School in Farmingdale saved the life of a classmate by performing the Heimlich Maneuver. Mackenzie Anderson and
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Farmingdale High School Hosts Holiday Breakfast

Photo courtesy of The Farmingdale School District Farmingdale families took a much-needed break from shopping and wrapping to enjoy a festive morning of food, fun, and holiday spirit. On Saturday, December 10, Farmingdale High School hosted its annual Holiday Breakfast. It featured volunteers from the PTA, Farmingdale High School theatre students, JV Cheerleaders, Varsity
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Farmingdale Middle School Announces New Assistant Principal

After an extensive interview process involving a variety of stakeholders, Farmingdale School District has selected Kenneth McCloud as the new Assistant Principal at Howitt Middle School.   “I am so excited to join the Farmingdale community,” said Kenneth McCloud. “ Right away, I could see that Farmingdale was a tight-knit, hard-working, diverse community, and it felt […]
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Farmingdale School District’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition For The 9th Year In A Row!

The Farmingdale School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. In its 23rd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all
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New Principal for Howitt Middle School

Farmingdale School District is proud to announce the selection of Michael Gavalas for the position of principal of Weldon E. Howitt Middle School. The Farmingdale Board of Education is expected to officially appoint Mr. Gavalas at the next board meeting, scheduled for May 6, 2020. The current principal, Mr. Luis Pena, will be retiring at […]
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Sewers Mobilize at Farmingdale Schools

Over two hundred masks have been stitched and donated to essential workers in the greater Farmingdale area—courtesy of dozens of aides and monitors from the Farmingdale School District. Lisa Bell— a Woodward Parkway Elementary School aide, seamstress, and member of the Facebook group, Stitched Together Long Island, went to work right after school buildings were […]