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Important Information

Parents: please take some time to review the district Attendance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Emergency Planning Guide as well as other notices in this folder: Important Policies and Notices

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Principal's Welcome Back Letter

 

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 announcements

 

TODAY IS monday DECEMBER 8, 2025 AND IT IS a "B" DAY

 

 

Today is the last day for Mrs. Tucker‘s full chorus rehearsals. Rehearsals are as follows. Period One is for mixed chorus.  Period Two is for Girl’s chorus. Period Four is for chamber chorus and period seven is for lunch chorus. All students must attend these final rehearsals.

 

There will be a Daler Buddies meeting tomorrow after school in the West Cafeteria.

 

There will be Math Olympiads tomorrow after school in room 601.

 

Fitness club will meet tomorrow in the east gym fitness room with Mr. Woska. Groups 2 and 3 are to attend this week.

 

The Library Maker Club with Mrs. Ehrenpreis is canceled tomorrow.

 

Do you love playing UNO? Then join Zoey O’brien and Ms. Muss at the UNO FOR MANY club tomorrow.  Meetings will be held in the multipurpose room from 2:50-3:50pm.

 

Howitt Students are invited to join Wildlife Warriors with Mrs. Marzillier and Miss Stoll this Thursday after school.  We will be meeting in the multipurpose room in the west building.  Students interested in learning about how to protect animals, and habitat conservation should attend the first meeting of the year to see what it’s all about.

 

Cooking club is back and 2 sessions will take place on Dec 11 and Dec 16. The sign up form and all information is on the google classroom. 

 

Are you an 8th grade student interested in joining Art Club? Our first meeting will be on December 16th, after school in room 219 until 3:50.

  
  


2025-2026  HMS YEARBOOKS

The price is currently $60, but will go up on January 1st.

Order here: yearbookforever.com

Parent boosters are also available to purchase through the above link.

 

School Picture Day Portrait Instructions

6TH GRADE SUMMER ORIENTATION SLIDE PRESENTATION

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6th Grade Parent Orientation Slide Presentation

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8th GRADE MOVING UP CEREMONY 2025

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ID BADGES & LANYARDS

Lost or broken IDs or lanyards can be replaced by submitting the form that can be found on the student's chromebook under FD BOOKMARKS. Students are also able to access the form from their ClassLink launchpad.

 

LOST & FOUND

Water bottles, books, clothing, sweatshirts, shoes/sneakers are placed in the back of both cafeterias. Eye glasses, jewelry, pocketbooks, cell phones are in the Main Office.


 

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STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER

The Student of the Quarter award is given to students chosen by their teachers.

Students selected demonstrate excellence in leadership, participation, attendance, work ethic, and citizenship. Recipients are chosen at the end of the quarter. Stay tuned.....

Current News

There’s Snow Place Like Farmingdale

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On the morning of December 6, Farmingdale High School opened its doors for the annual Deck the Halls Holiday Breakfast. This beloved tradition fills bellies with delicious food and fills hearts with a sense of togetherness. The Farmingdale Council of PTAs ensures each year that the magic of the holidays reaches every corner of the community while reminding everyone of the power of kindness and generosity.

Elves worked their magic to turn the Farmingdale High School commons into a winter wonderland capable of melting even the Grinch's icy heart. The Deck the Halls celebration unfolded with a mouthwatering hot breakfast served by the Board of Education. A vibrant DJ entertained the families with cheerful holiday tunes while guests were invited to indulge in games and crafts. Tables adorned with raffle baskets lined the area while sizzling hot chocolate stations added to the festive atmosphere. Enchanting characters from Frozen, Charlie Brown, The Grinch, and the Polar Express wandered through the crowd to bring joy to all. The celebrations reached new levels of excitement when the legendary Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrived to captivate guests and pose for photographs.

Dozens of volunteers gathered to support the event. Theatre students from Farmingdale High School dressed in full costume to warmly welcome guests and pose for pictures. Enthusiastic National Honor Society members served as Santa’s helpers. These students guided young guests through various craft stations where they could make ornaments, reindeer food, and holiday cookies. Children also participated in an exciting elf scavenger hunt and dropped off their letters to Santa in a special mailbox.

The annual holiday breakfast acts as a charity event with 100% of the proceeds used to purchase holiday gifts for local families.

 

Yule Want to Watch This! All the Action from Deck the Halls, courtesy of Farmingdale High School junior Robert Herbst.

 

An Un-Bow-Lievable Evening of Music

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Farmingdale School District’s Winter Concert Season officially began last night with Howitt Middle School’s Orchestras! On Wednesday, December 3, Greg Warnokowski, Director of Fine and Performing Arts, welcomed everyone to this magical time of year. Last night’s concert featured the Sixth Grade Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Matthew Szabo, and the Seventh Grade Orchestra, Eighth Grade Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Samuel Gelfer. We look forward to sharing more holiday joy with the community as the concert season continues.

Musicians Shine at Farmingdale Tree Lighting

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Howitt’s Sixth Grade Chorus sounded amazing under the direction of Mr. Eric Hulse at December 3rd's Farmingdale Tree Lighting Event! We also loved hearing the Brass Ensemble, led by Farmingdale music teacher Mr. Phil Scanze, featuring Mr. Joe DeAngelis on the trumpet. Great job to all our student musicians!

Winter Concerts 2025

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All of our winter concerts will be held in person this year! No tickets are required to attend. Performances will be recorded, and links will be posted on the district website a few days after each show.


  • DECEMBER 3, 2025 HMS 6,7,8 GR ORCHESTRA
  • DECEMBER 8, 2025 AA WINTER CONCERT
  • DECEMBER 9, 2025 HMS 7,8 GR CHORUS
  • DECEMBER 11, 2025 HMS BAND CONCERT #1
  • DECEMBER 11, 2025 HMS BAND CONCERT #2
  • DECEMBER 15, 2025 HMS 6 GR CHORUS
  • DECEMBER 16, 2025 FHS SYMPHONIC BAND, AND ORCHESTRA
  • DECEMBER 17, 2025 FHS NS WINTER CONCERT
  • DECEMBER 17, 2025 FHS WP WINTER CONCERT
  • DECEMBER 18, 2025 FHS TREBLE CHORUS, MIXED CHORUS, AND WIND ENSEMBLE
  • DECEMBER 19, 2025 SEM WINTER CONCERT

A Night of Chorus Camaraderie

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Mr. Hulse hosted a fun PJ Movie Night for his 6th Grade Lunch Chorus on Friday, November 14. More than 80 students and 20 parent chaperones attended! Students kicked off the evening in the East Cafeteria, where they enjoyed snacks and time to socialize before heading to the auditorium to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The night was filled with laughter, music, and fun. Mr. Hulse looks forward to hosting another movie night for the Mixed Chorus this spring!

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