Farmingdale Public Schools

We acknowledge that there are certain basic principles that shall guide the Board of Education in its actions and activities on behalf of our students and our community. The mission of the Farmingdale School District is to educate our students to become independent thinkers and problem solvers. It is our goal to empower each student to meet the challenges of tomorrow's emerging world. The District will provide a safe, nurturing environment in which individual and civic responsibility is fostered, diversity is respected, and all students are enabled to realize their full potential. To that end, we will:

ESTABLISH FARMINGDALE AS A HIGH ACHIEVING SCHOOL DISTRICT AS EVIDENCED BY HIGH LEVELS OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN ALL AREAS INCLUDING NEW YORK STATE ASSESSMENTS AND REGENTS EXAMS

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District News for September 3, 2010

The Board of Education Extends Its Thanks For Your Continued Support of Our Students.

Congratulations! Farmingdale High School will be recognized as a “New York State School of Distinction” for the 2009-2010 school year. In addition ALL VARSITY TEAMS, for the 2009-2010 school year are "NEW YORK STATE SCHOLAR ATHLETE TEAMS"!

For your listening pleasure, please enjoy the Finale from the All District Band Concert on February 23, 2010.

Congratulations to Farmingdale High School's Science Bowl Team coached by Pete Macchia. The team placed FIRST at the Brookhaven National Lab competition on Saturday Jan 31.
Click on the picture to go to Newsday's article describing their success.

The Farmingdale High School marching band is one of 45 bands from Nassau and Suffolk Counties being showcased at the 47th annual Newsday Marching Band Festival on Long Island. Farmingdale has participated for more than 20 years. The festival is being held at Hofstra University in Hempstead from October 20-22. Click on the play button to watch the videos.

Did You Know? ..... The Farmingdale High School science research students have been chosen as a winner in the Lexus Eco Challenge for their plan to restore and maintain the ecosystem in the Massapequa Preserve.

Did You Know? ..... Northside students and staff participated for the first time in the International Walk to School Day. Encouraged by members of the school's Wellness Committee, more than 90 families, many of whom normally drive their children to school, chose to join in this effort and walked with their children instead.

Did You Know? ..... Farmingdale art students entered the New York State Olympics of the Visual Arts (OVA) in Saratoga, a competition involving brainstorming, problem solving and original creative solutions. The team from Farmingdale High School won second place in Fashion, while in the middle school competition, Howitt art students earned third place in Painting and first place in Photography.

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