Parents and guardians in the Farmingdale School District will soon have a new tool to make morning and afternoon routines easier. The district is thrilled to announce a partnership with BusRight to bring real-time bus tracking technology directly to our families. This initiative represents a significant step forward in modernizing our transportation communications.

For specific details regarding the rollout schedule and setup instructions, please review the official communication from the transportation department.

Elementary students earn a hands-on slime workshop after accumulating Golden Paws for exceptional conduct.

Good behavior yields sticky rewards at Saltzman East Memorial. Students recently celebrated their accumulation of Golden Paws, a recognition given for exceptional behavior, by participating in a special slime-making workshop. This event served as both a highly anticipated prize and an engaging lesson in chemistry.

Teachers and Principals Welcome Families for an Evening of Interactive Learning and Games

The Farmingdale School District hosted students and families for the annual Family Math Night on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The event took place at Howitt Middle School at 6:00 p.m., bringing the community together for an evening dedicated to educational entertainment.

District teachers were on hand to guide families through a variety of interactive games and challenges. These educators expertly facilitated the activities and managed to sneak in valuable learning moments amidst the fun. The hands-on approach allowed parents and students to explore mathematical concepts together in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Principals from the district’s K-8 schools attended the event to greet families and support the teachers running the stations. The presence of administration and staff highlighted the strong partnership between home and school within the Farmingdale community. We were thrilled to see so many families enjoying mathematics together and look forward to another successful event next year.

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.

Saltzman East Memorial wrapped up the district's winter concert season on a high note last night! It was a magical evening featuring a selection of music that truly captured the sounds of the season.

A round of applause for our amazing ensembles and their directors:

• Junior Chorus: Dir. Abigail Coacci 
• Senior Orchestra: Dir. Kelly Policastro
• Senior Band: Dir. Kieran Fiorentino
• Senior Chorus: Dir. Irene Smykowski

Have a great weekend, everyone. We are in the home stretch, only two more school days until holiday recess!