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Patriot Day in Farmingdale Schools

A sea of red, white, and blue filled our hallways today as Dalers gathered to honor the victims, heroes, and enduring spirit of our nation.

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Important Updates

BOE September 9 Recap Video

The Board of Education is pleased to share its latest #DalerPride on Demand video update. This high-speed, 3- to 5-minute recap of the September 9, 2026, meeting brings the boardroom directly to your screen. 

September 9 Recap Video

Click Here for Full Meeting Video & Minutes 

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About Us

 

Once a Daler, Always a Daler

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.

 

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Latest News

members of the Lady Dalers Varsity Swim & Dive Team smiling together on the pool deck after sweeping the diving event

September 14, 2026

Dominant in Syracuse

The Farmingdale High School Lady Dalers Varsity Swim & Dive Team earned an impressive 94-76 road victory against defending Section III champion Jamesville-Dewitt High School on Friday, Sept. 11,

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September 11, 2026

Patriot Day in Farmingdale Schools

Within the Farmingdale School District, September 11 is observed with care and respect through age-appropriate instruction tailored to every grade level. Older students learn about the day's events,

Outdoor photo of Farmingdale School's Chamber Chorus students performing together on the steps of the Farmingdale Public Library during a September 11 memorial service as audience members observe.

September 11, 2026

A Dedicated Tradition of Honor

For 24 years, Howitt Middle School Chorus Teacher Ms. Danielle Tucker has guided district students in honoring local heroes and lives lost. This year's ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of

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September 10, 2026

Honoring the Heroes of Flight 93

Standing in reverent silence on the wind-swept grounds of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, students listened intently as history transformed from textbook pages into living memory. From August 19 through

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September 10, 2026

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Students in Mrs. Kuck's fifth-grade class at Woodward Parkway Elementary School started the 2026-2027 school year with hands-on math challenges. Working in small groups, scholars solved grid

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September 8, 2026

Summer Miles Turn Into Fall Podiums

Our Farmingdale High School Cross Country runners have been working hard all summer long. As the season turns to fall, these pre-season practices prove that success starts long before the race clock

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September 3, 2026

Last First Day

Seniors, it's your time to shine! Farmingdale High School's Class of 2027 walked through the doors for their last first day of school! Wishing our seniors a year filled with memories, milestones,

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September 2, 2026

Farmingdale Alum Showcases Trade Excellence on HGTV

Steve Galindo credits his foundation in the district's vocational carpentry program for his national television appearance and career success. Farmingdale High School graduate Steve Galindo

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September 2, 2026

Back to School, Back Together

The Farmingdale School District launched the 2026-2027 school year on September 1st, welcoming students back with excitement and plenty of smiles. From kindergarten classrooms filled with curiosity

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August 31, 2026

Reunited with Daler Pride and Purpose

What incredible energy at Farmingdale High School today, August 31st, as our entire district staff gathered for Superintendent's Conference Day! Superintendent Paul Defendini thanked our team for

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Our Differentiators 

 

Why Farmingdale?

At Farmingdale School District, teachers and students are given the tools for personalized learning and the ability to achieve a level of rigorous instruction, which prepares students for an ever-changing global society.

By the Numbers

(As of October 2025)

5,172

Students Enrolled

1,874

Honor Roll Students

1,861

Student Athletes

3,854

Student Musicians/Artists

20

AP Courses Available

1,400

Students in After-School Activities
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  • Children playing outside
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  • performers on stage presenting spongebob
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Words From Our Staff

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