What an incredible day for our Theatre 2 students! On October 30, a group of 15 talented actors traveled to Hofstra University's Annual Shakespeare Festival to perform, learn, and compete.

Our students dove into the world of The Bard by participating in dynamic workshops taught by Hofstra drama professors, including: Speaking Shakespeare, Stage Combat, and Improv Techniques. They also enjoyed an amazing one-hour performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream, acted out by Hofstra students!

The highlight was our students' stunning performance of a scene from Henry IV Part 1. They competed against several other schools and received amazing feedback on their work! The judges specifically heaped praise on:  

• The students' strong connectivity during the scene.  
• Their excellent use of the stage.  
• A deep understanding of the text.

Special shoutouts to Jesse Arcuri, Cassie Hill and Wyatt Smith, Kayla Hayden, Ty Rambeau, Danica Mistretta, and Tyler Davies for their outstanding individual contributions!

A massive congratulations to Jesse Arcuri who won Best Male Performer at the award presentation! He received a certificate and a well-deserved scholarship to Hofstra.

Seniors brought the scares and the laughs!

The 2025 Halloween Costume Contest at Farmingdale High School was a total spectacle. Now the judges have the daunting task of selecting the winner who gets to claim Principal Herman's parking spot for an entire week!

On October 31st, seniors marched in the Annual Halloween Parade, embracing the tradition that marks a crucial milestone in their high school journey.

Parents line the street to cheer the seniors on as they travel to Woodward Parkway, greeted by shrieks of delight from the younger students. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on the Class of 2026 and celebrate this spooktacular rite of passage!

Farmingdale High School was beaming as it hosted the 5th Annual Safe Halloween Event, a sweet, safe day filled with fun for our littlest Dalers. On Saturday, October 25, the school transformed into a magical Halloween destination. The excitement started right outside, as the PTA Council hosted a wonderful Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot. This lovely partnership gave community families double the fun, offering treats outside before they headed in for the indoor adventure.

Hundreds of tiny trick-or-treaters, dressed as superheroes, princesses, and cartoon characters entered the high school to explore themed hallways. Our creative students transformed the halls into delightful areas, such as Candy Land, Toon Town, The Land of Oz, Superhero City, and Cyber Space. Theater students, entirely in character, handed out candy, interacted with our little guests, and posed for photographs.

After gathering their treats, families took a blast to the past in the gymnasium, which became a cheerful 1950s diner. The air smelled delicious, with the scent of popcorn and cotton candy. Students dressed as adorable cheerleaders and greasers served up milkshakes. The fun continued with a vibrant Día de los Muertos dance performance and a face-painting station, where young faces were magically transformed into unicorns, tigers, and more!

Organizing such a fantastic event requires many hands! The Theater Program students dedicated weeks to planning and decorating and many groups contributed to bringing the Theatre 4 students' fun ideas to life, including the Music and Art Departments, Playcrafters, Real Harmony, the Environmental Club, and Life Skills classes. A huge thank you to every student and faculty member who made this Safe Halloween so special for our community!

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Farmingdale High School's Technology program was prominently featured at the monthly Anthony Ryan Head Start Fund meeting on Wednesday, October 8. Technology teachers Corey Sterler and Matt Hobbes attended the event to network and solidify relationships with employers, CEOs, and company representatives connected to various industry jobs.

The meeting also served as a moment of significant recognition for several students. Three individuals, sophomore Anthony Badler ('27), junior Shawn Ramdial ('26), and Alumnus Tyler Lipski ('24) were honored with a Certificate of Distinction for their exceptional dedication and determination to succeed. Tyler Lipski received an additional recognition, being awarded a new set of Dewalt tools and a gift certificate to Brinkman's Ace Hardware to help him build his professional toolkit.

Rounding out the attendees were students Joseph Mei ('26), Irving Espinal ('24), and Diego Sanchez ('24), who spent the evening actively networking and exploring potential career paths with participating employers.

The importance of this early career engagement was highlighted by Ryan Burnett. A member of the Farmingdale School's CTE Industry Advisory Council and CEO of multiple businesses, including the non-profit Look Who Made It, which coaches young adults in the skilled trades, Burnett offered high praise: "It is incredible to see so many students from Farmingdale here. It is a testament to the technology program for encouraging students to begin their employment search so early."