The district's winter concert series continued on Thursday, December 11, with two spectacular band performances at Howitt Middle School.

The evening began with the talented 6th Grade Band, which performed under the direction of Mrs. ToniAnn Taibi, with the assistance of Ms. Elena Scarano. Following the younger students, the Symphonic Band took the stage, directed by Mr. Philip Scanze. Finishing the night with outstanding precision and musicianship was the Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Mrs. Erica Hartmann.

We congratulate all of our student musicians and their dedicated directors for presenting an outstanding and memorable evening of music for the community.

Farmingdale’s Winter Concert series hit all the right notes on December 9th! It was an incredible evening showcasing the talent of our Howitt Middle School 7th and 8th-grade choruses. The Mixed Chorus, Girls Chorus, Chamber Chorus, and Lunch Chorus gave a stellar performance under the direction of Mrs. Danielle Tucker and accompanied by Mr. Phil Greco. Their beautiful music has officially gotten us into the holiday spirit!

Bravo to our students and staff!

On the morning of December 6, Farmingdale High School opened its doors for the annual Deck the Halls Holiday Breakfast. This beloved tradition fills bellies with delicious food and fills hearts with a sense of togetherness. The Farmingdale Council of PTAs ensures each year that the magic of the holidays reaches every corner of the community while reminding everyone of the power of kindness and generosity.

Elves worked their magic to turn the Farmingdale High School commons into a winter wonderland capable of melting even the Grinch's icy heart. The Deck the Halls celebration unfolded with a mouthwatering hot breakfast served by the Board of Education. A vibrant DJ entertained the families with cheerful holiday tunes while guests were invited to indulge in games and crafts. Tables adorned with raffle baskets lined the area while sizzling hot chocolate stations added to the festive atmosphere. Enchanting characters from Frozen, Charlie Brown, The Grinch, and the Polar Express wandered through the crowd to bring joy to all. The celebrations reached new levels of excitement when the legendary Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrived to captivate guests and pose for photographs.

Dozens of volunteers gathered to support the event. Theatre students from Farmingdale High School dressed in full costume to warmly welcome guests and pose for pictures. Enthusiastic National Honor Society members served as Santa’s helpers. These students guided young guests through various craft stations where they could make ornaments, reindeer food, and holiday cookies. Children also participated in an exciting elf scavenger hunt and dropped off their letters to Santa in a special mailbox.

The annual holiday breakfast acts as a charity event with 100% of the proceeds used to purchase holiday gifts for local families.

Yule Want to Watch This! All the Action from Deck the Halls, courtesy of Farmingdale High School junior Robert Herbst.

Farmingdale School District’s Winter Concert Season officially began last night with Howitt Middle School’s Orchestras! On Wednesday, December 3, Greg Warnokowski, Director of Fine and Performing Arts, welcomed everyone to this magical time of year. Last night’s concert featured the Sixth Grade Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Matthew Szabo, and the Seventh Grade Orchestra, Eighth Grade Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Samuel Gelfer. We look forward to sharing more holiday joy with the community as the concert season continues.

Howitt’s Sixth Grade Chorus sounded amazing under the direction of Mr. Eric Hulse at December 3rd's Farmingdale Tree Lighting Event! We also loved hearing the Brass Ensemble, led by Farmingdale music teacher Mr. Phil Scanze, featuring Mr. Joe DeAngelis on the trumpet. Great job to all our student musicians!