Marc Medina to serve as Region 1 Director for the National Association for Pupil Transportation

The Farmingdale School District is proud to announce that Transportation Supervisor Marc Medina has been elected as the new Region 1 Director for the National Association for Pupil Transportation. Medina, who currently serves as president of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation, brings a wealth of hands-on experience and a service-driven perspective to the national board.

Medina’s career in pupil transportation began in 2010 when he started as a part-time school bus driver. He joined the Farmingdale School District in 2016 as the assistant supervisor of transportation and was promoted to transportation supervisor in 2018. Throughout his tenure, Medina has been deeply involved in advocating for student safety, professional development, and collaboration among transportation professionals.

In his interview with School BUSRide, Medina emphasized the importance of communication and networking within the industry. He noted that the ability to connect with colleagues across state lines allows professionals to share ideas, discuss challenges, and ultimately make student transportation safer. Medina looks forward to contributing to the growth of the national association while continuing to serve the Farmingdale community. The district congratulates Marc Medina on this prestigious appointment and thanks him for his unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of all students.

Read the Interview with School BUSRide here.

Dalers demonstrates energy, pride, and school spirit at prestigious competition

The Farmingdale High School Varsity Cheer team achieved a significant victory this past weekend, securing the title of Class A Newsday Cheerfest Champions.  

Forty-seven of Long Island’s Varsity Cheer squads showcased those pillars at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on Sunday, January 11. The event served as a platform to highlight some of the sport’s underlying values, including perseverance, risk-taking, and maximizing opportunities in any situation.

The district is incredibly proud of the team's hard work and dedication.

New Creative Writing Club supports literary growth for 4th and 5th-grade students

Imagination is taking center stage at Albany Avenue as students discover the power of the written word. Inspired by the student body’s eagerness to tell their own stories, the school has launched the Creative Writing Club. Run by Teachers Karly Walch and Jaclyn Signorelli, this new group is designed to inspire and support 4th and 5th-grade students as they grow into confident, imaginative writers.

Through guided lessons, structured writing time, and creative activities, participants will develop original stories from start to finish. The ultimate goal is to nurture a love of writing while building skills in storytelling, organization, and self-expression. This new initiative promises to help the next generation of storytellers find their voices.

The heartwarming connection between students at Saltzman East Memorial continues to flourish this winter. The Buddy Program remains in full swing this week as fifth graders pair with kindergartners for seasonal engagement. Students are currently teaming up to create winter-themed crafts, develop fine motor skills, and model cooperative play.

These activities allow the older students to mentor their younger peers while strengthening the bond between grade levels. These cross-grade interactions ensure students build meaningful friendships that last throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

Mrs. Leff’s Third Grade Class Combines Celebration with Academic Review

The New Year kicked off with a burst of excitement and color at Woodward Parkway this week. Mrs. Leff’s Third Grade Class held their very own countdown celebration by throwing confetti around the room, but this party came with an educational twist.

Each piece of paper contained a specific academic task, including a math problem, a spelling challenge, or a question about the class history. Teams raced to collect the most confetti and answer the questions correctly. While the group with the highest score took the specific win, every student demonstrated outstanding teamwork and cooperation throughout the activity. To celebrate the shared success and spirited effort, every student received a rainbow pencil as a prize.