Three talented artists from Farmingdale High School, Dakota Capolino, Kira Moscoso, and LiBretto, were recently showcased at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Hosted by the Manes Peace Prize Foundation on May 4, 2024, this event honored high school students from Nassau County. Each student received a $1000 scholarship and had the opportunity to compete for an additional $5000 grand prize in a juried exhibit. Despite the intense competition, the judges split the grand prize between two deserving students. One of the recipients was Dakota Capolino from Farmingdale, known for her emotionally resonant artwork, particularly her piece Self Hatred. We are incredibly proud of these talented artists and their AP Art & Design achievements, all guided by Ms. Gramarossa. Congratulations to Dakota, Kira, and LiBretto for their recognition and success.

Fourteen saxophone students from Farmingdale High School traveled to the Mansion at Oyster Bay to perform at the New York Association of Pupil Transportation's (NYAPT) April meeting. The students played approximately 25 minutes of classical and folk chamber music ranging from the Baroque era to modern-day arrangements. Matthew DeMasi, FHS Band Director, expressed that the students were thrilled to journey outside school to showcase their talents at a live 'gig.' They enjoyed practicing and performing this additional music beyond their regular band activities.

All concerts this season will take place in-person, with no need for tickets to attend. Additionally, all concerts will be recorded. Links from each performance will be made available here a few days after the performance.

FARMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL

• MAY 9, 2024—STRING, CHAMBER & SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
• MAY 16, 2024—ALL BANDS
• MAY 20, 2024—MIXED CHORUS, TREBLE CHORUS, VOCAL JAZZ & DALER A CAPELLA

HOWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL

• MAY 6, 2024—7,8 GR. CHORUS
• MAY 7, 2024—6,7,8 GR. ORCHESTRA
• MAY 15, 2024—7,8 GR. WIND ENSEMBLE & SYMPHONIC BAND
• MAY 22, 2024—6 GR. BAND & CHORUS

ALBANY AVENUE

• MAY 28 2024—JR. SPRING CONCERT
• MAY 30, 2024—SR./JR. CHORUS, SR. BAND, SR. ORCHESTRA & JAZZ BAND

NORTHSIDE

• MAY 23, 2024—SR. SPRING CONCERT
• MAY 30, 2024—JR. SPRING CONCERT

SALTZMAN EAST MEMORIAL

• MAY 17, 2024—SR. SPRING CONCERT
• MAY 31, 2024—JR. SPRING CONCERT

WOODWARD PARKWAY

• MAY 23 2024—JR. SPRING CONCERT
• MAY 23 2024—SR. SPRING CONCERT

Farmingdale High School is proud to announce that ALL Spring teams have attained the Scholar-Athlete Team status!

This achievement means that 75% of the athletes on each team have upheld a GPA of 90% or higher throughout the season. Despite their demanding athletic schedules, these dedicated student-athletes still excel academically. This remarkable accomplishment marks our 41st consecutive season, except for Spring 2020, when sports were canceled when our student-athletes earned this prestigious recognition.

Spring Teams include Boys' Lacrosse, Girls' Lacrosse, Baseball, Badminton, Boys' Tennis, Boys' Spring Track, Girls' Spring Track, and Softball.

The weather is getting warmer, and the finish line is in sight, but Farmingdale High School is not slowing down. The U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best High Schools rankings have been released, and Farmingdale High School has secured a spot on the prestigious list for the fifth year in a row.

Principal Mr. Jed Herman expressed his delight, stating, "Farmingdale High School's inclusion among the 2024 Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report is a significant honor. It reflects the school's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and providing a high-quality education for its students. This recognition highlights the strength of a united community striving towards a common objective. Congratulations to Farmingdale High School for this well-deserved acknowledgment!"

Schools ranked in the top 40% nationally are recognized as U.S. News Best High Schools. This achievement is a testament to the collective effort of the students, staff, and teachers at Farmingdale High School, who have shown exceptional dedication to delivering excellent education.