Girls track and field athlete Leann Nicholas is heading to the NYS Championship this March. She took first place in the qualifier meet on Feb 11, 2020—jumping over thirty-nine feet!

This is Leann's second time making it to the state meet for winter track. She will compete in the triple jump at the state championship—March 7th at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island.

Farmingdale High School and Weldon E. Howitt Middle School students organized the district’s 7th annual P.S. I Love you Day on Friday, February 14, 2020. Held annually on the second Friday in February, P.S. I Love you Day is a day where everyone is encouraged to wear purple to decrease bullying and bring awareness to the importance of mental health—with the hope that it will prevent suicide. 

The day was created by Brooke DiPalma of West Islip, NY. Her father committed suicide in 2010. His last words to her were, “I love you,” and they inspired Brooke to create a day that would put a spotlight on suicide prevention. 

 

The students at Northside Elementary School celebrated their school’s 59th birthday yesterday. Everyone enjoyed ice pops and dancing to Go Noodle videos! 

Northside Elementary School joined thousands of schools across the country to participate in the Pennies for Patients Challenge Week. Students were encouraged to theme their clothing in conjunction with the coin of the day, like Pajama Penny Day, Neon Nickels Day, Dazzling Dimes Day, and Crazy Quarter Day. All proceeds go to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s mission to end cancer. Northside’s fundraiser culminated today— early estimates suggest that the students have raised nearly 6K! 

Way to go young Dalers!

On February 4, 2020, at St. Anthony’s High School, the Farmingdale High School boys track and field team captured the Class A Nassau County Championship Title. 

Many personal bests were achieved at the meet, securing three spots in the upcoming state competition. Anthony Diaz won the 3,200 meters at nine-minutes, 36.61 seconds; Andre Leslie won the 55 in 6.45 seconds; and Amir Cambridge won the 55 hurdles in 7.98 seconds. The New York State Championship is scheduled for March 7, 2020 on Staten Island.

“It was a tremendous team effort by all of our athletes and a coach’s dream to see the team achieve its ultimate goal and win a championship,” said head coach Walter Henning. “This marks the fifth county championship in school history! We were predicted to score 59 points, and through outstanding efforts, dedication, and teamwork, we scored 81 points to capture the Class A Nassau County Championship.”

Congratulations to team members: Anthony Diaz, Andre Leslie, Amir Cambridge, Dakotah Mathis, Joshua Gordon, Nicholas Gallaso, Carl Bacette, Sean Rea, Josiah Wilks, Aiden Kelley, Steven Grannis, Steven Ortis, Marcin Wasiuta, Joseph Rubino, Jaysun Rivera, Sean Ramirez, Vicent Lian, Andrew Pandalinao, and Vincent Gennaro.