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September Daler Digest

Posted Date: 09/30/26 (03:00 PM)
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In your Daler Digest, you’ll find the latest news, memorable moments, and stories that highlight the energy, talent, and spirit of our schools. With six buildings and countless activities happening every day, this publication captures only a snapshot of the great work underway throughout the district.

The word SEPTEMBER over a yellow screen with a blue backpack with school supplies spilling out. A bouncing red apple is in the lower left corner
A teacher smiles warmly as she helps young students with their crafts in a brightly lit classroom.

Back to School, Back Together

The Farmingdale School District launched the 2026-2027 school year on September 1, welcoming students back with excitement and plenty of smiles.
A speaker in a light blue shirt and tie gestures while giving a presentation.

Reunited with Daler Pride and Purpose

What incredible energy at Farmingdale High School as our entire district staff gathered for Superintendent's Conference Day!
Three smiling students stand on a sidewalk outdoors, holding notebooks and colorful drinks.

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 and milestones.
A vintage group portrait of nine young men posing indoors against a dark wooden panel wall.

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.
A large youth choir sings on the steps of the Public Library while a conductor leads them from the foreground.

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. 
A line of people stand facing a long, curved white marble wall engraved with names, touching the surface respectfully.

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.
A group of young girls stand in rows outdoors, singing with joyful expressions.

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.
A military officer in uniform stands in front of a curved wooden wall, addressing an audience.

Honoring Sacrifice, Inspiring Service

Farmingdale High School welcomed alumnus Colonel Richard Vargus for presentations with Social Studies classes on Tuesday, September 15. He discussed the historic events of September 11 and honored the brave firefighters from Farmingdale who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A large group of people gather on a sunny lawn, grouped by colors like pink, yellow, and orange.

Precision, Pride, and Harmony in the Poconos

Farmingdale High School Marching Band gears up for an unforgettable season following an intensive retreat at Pine Forest Camp.
A football coach wearing a white polo shirt and whistle addresses his team outdoors.

Show your DalerPride and celebrate his legendary career with our community

Join us on October 16, 2026, to honor Varsity Football Coach Buddy Krumenacker as he retires after 34 years leading Farmingdale High School. The special ceremony will take place immediately after the game.
Two boys smile while working on schoolwork at a desk in a brightly lit classroom.

Sweet Success in Middle School Math

Howitt Middle School students transform candies and taco recipes into engaging lessons on fractions, ratios, and unit rates.
A student releases a small car on a ramp in a school hallway while a teacher and another student watch.

Fueling Future Scientists

Hands-on ramp experiments bring potential energy, kinetic energy, collisions, and energy transfer to life.
Five young adults stand on small concrete blocks outdoors, posing for a photo with a grassy field in the background under a blue sky.

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.
A group of smiling female swimmers wearing black swimsuits and matching caps pose for a photo by a pool.

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.
Children play with a large colorful parachute in a bright indoor playroom.

Finding Green

Northside Elementary’s Sensory Room is proving to be a game-changer for student success, helping children manage big emotions and quickly return to classroom instruction. 
A group of diverse children hold various musical instruments on a stage with a drum set background.

Full Circle Rhythm

Director Brian Calhoun and the Calhoun Drum Academy visited Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School for two energetic assemblies centered on the message that music is for everyone. 
A group of elementary students sit around a table in a classroom, engaged in a reading activity with books and worksheets.

Sip, Read, and Succeed

Woodward Parkway Elementary School Third Graders Sample New Genres at StarBOOKS Cafe.
A group of diverse elementary students pose outdoors with baskets of freshly harvested vegetables on the ground.

Little Harvest Club

Woodward Parkway Elementary Launches Little Harvest Club for Budding Young Farmers.
Seven students pose together in front of a wall that reads "FARMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL".

All State Music Honors

Farmingdale High School Musicians Strike Gold with NYSSMA All-State Selections.
Seven adults and one youth stand in a line smiling, in front of a Farmingdale High School wall mural.

Farmingdale High School Senior Earns Regional Scholar-Artist Honor

Recognized as one of only 20 student-artists across Long Island, Kayleigh Murphy achieves top recognition for exceptional musical performance, academic excellence, and artistic leadership.
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