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WCF Supports Summer Drive For Back-To-School Supplies

LIMG August 7, 2023

Pictured: L-R: Val Thieke, Judy Vilas, Linda Kreussling, Maria Ortolani, Rosemary Emigholz, Pat, Jeana Lewis (SKO Director), Deacon Bill, St. Kilian’s Parish, and WCF Pres. Barbara Hoerner. Not shown Gail McGuirk. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, members of the Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF)

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Dalers Secure A Spot In Cheerleading State Championships

LIMG February 22, 2023

Pictured: Farmingdale High School Varsity Cheer wins Nassau County Division 1  Small Schools championship Picture courtesy of the Farmingdale School District Hofstra University hosted the Nassau Championships on Sunday, February 19. Farmingdale High School Varsity Cheer earned its second county title in the program’s five-year existence. Dalers won the Nassau County

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Return Of The Howitt Heimlich Hero

LIMG February 22, 2023

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 Niousline Michel ate lunch during the fifth period on Tuesday, February 14th. It […]

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Farmingdale Artists Receive Top Honors In New York School Bus Safety Contest

LIMG February 16, 2023

Pictured: National School Bus Safety Poster Contest winners. (from l-r) Howitt Middle School Principal Mike Gavalas,  Morris Davidson III,  Andrea Echeverria, Emily Villatoro, and art teacher Barbara Ginexi. Photos courtesy of the Farmingdale School District Earlier this school year Farmingdale art teachers challenged students to create designs for the National School Bus

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Farmingdale High School Hosts Holiday Breakfast

LIMG December 21, 2022

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 High School Senior Named LIAA Merit Award Winner

LIMG September 22, 2022

Photos courtesy of the Farmingdale School District. Farmingdale High School senior Rebecca Kenjesky has been named a Merit Award Winner by the Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) for the 2022-2023 school year. Rebecca’s profile will be featured in Newsday for June highlighting her academic and artistic successes in the area of theatre. Rebecca has been […]

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Farmingdale Middle School Announces New Assistant Principal

LIMG August 17, 2022

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 Middle School Announces New Assistant Principal

LIMG August 12, 2022

Picture courtesy of the Farmingdale School District 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 […]

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Farmingdale School District’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition For The 9th Year In A Row!

LIMG April 29, 2022

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

LIMG May 6, 2020

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 […]