We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the dedicated staff of the Farmingdale School District, who were honored at the Tenure Ceremony on May 7, 2025. As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded of the profound impact educators have in shaping the future. Here's to your continued success and the bright future of Farmingdale School District!

Woodward Parkway Elementary School Celebrates Its First Annual International Night

Woodward Parkway Elementary School joyfully hosted its very first International Night — a spirited celebration of the rich cultures within our school community! With the enthusiastic support of their parents, grandparents, and siblings, students proudly showcased elements of their heritage to classmates, teachers, administrators, and visiting families. The school was transformed into a lively tapestry of cultures, featuring:

• Traditional attire
• Delicious food and beverages
• Significant artifacts
• National flags
• Touching personal stories

The Roger Rees Awards Showcase took place yesterday, Monday, May 19th. The Broadway Education Alliance announced the 50 nominees for Outstanding Performer in high school productions for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are thrilled to share that, from a pool of 500 students, Farmingdale High School senior Robert Silverstein and junior William Herbert have earned their well-deserved places in the Top 50. Their nominations, a testament to their remarkable talent, came from their teacher and director, Jessica Mischke, following their standout performances in the Farmingdale High School Playcrafters’ production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

During last night’s live showcase in NYC, the Top 12 were unveiled, comprising 6 girls and 6 boys, with Robert and William earning a place in this prestigious group. They had the incredible opportunity to perform live on stage. By evening’s end, in a moment filled with pride and joy, Robert Silverstein was honored as the runner-up and awarded the title of Emerging Artist.

This experience has highlighted their individual talents and brought attention to the exceptional theater program at Farmingdale High School. Once again, congratulations to Robert, William, and the entire Farmingdale High School Playcrafters team for their outstanding achievements.

Northside Elementary had the pleasure of hosting professional golfer Luke Donald, the esteemed Captain of the European Ryder Cup team! Luke welcomed 20 lucky students to Northside's outdoor classroom at Bethpage State Park for a brief nature walk , before heading over to Bethpage Black for a golf lesson. Farmingdale High School’s golf team was also there to lend a hand.

The Ryder Cup will be held at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, from September 26-28, 2025.

A round of applause for Farmingdale School District for being recognized as a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation by the NAMM Foundation for the 12th year in a row!

"The remarkable success of this program is genuinely a collective achievement, made possible by our exceptionally talented music educators and students, along with the unwavering support from our administration, teachers, Board of Education, and the community." -Greg Warnokowski, Director of Fine & Performing Arts