skip to main content

Exterior photo of front of Howitt Middle School building

Weldon E. Howitt Middle School

HMS Virtual BackpackBackpack

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

Check us out on Twitter! @HowittMS

 

 

Graphic saying "Update"

 

Principal's Welcome Back Letter

 

Away for the Day - Personal Device Policy at HMS

 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 announcements

 

TODAY IS MONDAY NOVEMEBER 24, 2025 AND IT IS A "b" DAY

 

   

Eighth grader Kaylee JeanBaptiste represented Farmingdale at the New York State Girls Swimming & Diving Championships in Rochester this weekend.  Kaylee was part of the 200 Freestyle Relay that finished 27th in the state.  She had an incredible season, earning all-county, all-conference and all-division honors and setting two new school records as a sprinter.

Kaylee and her fellow Howitt classmates Lucy Cutter, Julia Fiore, Abby Gerula, Lena Katakofsky, Aubrey McGuigan, Claire Minns and Maeve O'Keefe were all members of the girls varsity team that finished the season with an 8-1 record and 2nd overall in Nassau County.  Congratulations Girls!

November is the month of thanks for our staff sponsored by the PTA! The winner for the 22nd is Maria Bierbauer! The winner for the 23rd is Phillip Greco!  The winners for today are… Jennifer Papo & Philip Scanze!!!  Please come down to the main office to claim your prize!

 

All National Junior Honor Society and Yearbook meetings are cancelled until January.  Please check the google classrooms for these clubs weekly for announcements and activities.

 

There is extra help after school today.

 

There is cooking club today in room 413 for anyone who has already signed up.

 

Mrs. Tuckers 8th grade period 6 lunch chorus rehearsal with be for sopranos and altos today.

 

The Howitt Step Team will meet today in the multipurpose room. All grades are welcome and anyone who is interested in learning how to Step should attend. Please see Ms. Carter in the 8th grade office with any questions.

 

After announcements Mr. Gelfer's 7th Grade Orchestra students should go to the auditorium for concert rehearsal!

    
  


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

Click here to view the slide presentation

 

6th Grade Parent Orientation Slide Presentation

Click here to view the slide presentation

 

8th GRADE MOVING UP CEREMONY 2025

Click here to watch on YouTube


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.


 

Graphic with text: 'Students of the Quarter'

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

A Night of Chorus Camaraderie

Website_Latest_News(245).png thumbnail268276
image1(241).jpg thumbnail268277
image2(209).jpg thumbnail268278
image3(210).jpg thumbnail268279
image4(201).jpg thumbnail268280
image5(188).jpg thumbnail268281

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!

Back to Top

Students Win

Website_Latest_News(242).png thumbnail268252
image1(238).jpg thumbnail268253
image2(206).jpg thumbnail268254
image3(207).jpg thumbnail268255
image4(198).jpg thumbnail268256
image5(185).jpg thumbnail268257

What an exciting night at Howitt Middle School. The PTA’s Family Fun Night pitted staff against students in a friendly competition, and the students clinched the victory with a score of 25-23! Everyone had a blast with relay races, free-throw contests, musical chairs, and brain teasers.

HUGE thank you to everyone who came out, and a special shout-out to our incredible Howitt staff for always supporting the PTA!

Back to Top

Welcoming Tomorrow's Leaders

Website_Latest_News(239).png thumbnail268224
image1(235).jpg thumbnail268225
image2(203).jpg thumbnail268226
image3(204).jpg thumbnail268227
image5(183).jpg thumbnail268228
image4(195).jpg thumbnail268229

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Howitt Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) officially inducted 133 new members on Monday, November 17, 2025!

Howitt Middle School Principal Mike Gavalas spoke passionately about the dedication and hard work that these young individuals have shown, emphasizing how they embody the spirit and values that the school strives to cultivate. "Each of these students has demonstrated remarkable commitment and perseverance," Principal Gava las remarked. "They are leaders in their own right, continuously inspiring their peers and contributing positively to our school community."

The induction ceremony was a wonderful celebration of these students' dedication to academic excellence and their commitment to the five pillars of NJHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Citizenship, and Character.

Back to Top

Kicks & Confidence

Website_Latest_News(230).png thumbnail268067
image1(228).jpg thumbnail268068
image2(197).jpg thumbnail268069
image3(198).jpg thumbnail268070
image4(188).jpg thumbnail268071
image5(176).jpg thumbnail268072

The Howitt Middle School Kickline team held its first practice of the winter season today. Coaches Bonilla and Kanfer are thrilled with the team's growing popularity and excited to welcome all the talented new recruits to the squad. The team will be performing at upcoming Howitt basketball games!

Back to Top

A Ghostly Delivery

Website_Latest_News(228).png thumbnail268040
image2(195).jpg thumbnail268041
image1(226).jpg thumbnail268042
image3(196).jpg thumbnail268043
image4(186).jpg thumbnail268044
image5(175).jpg thumbnail268045

The Howitt Middle School Student Council was busy after school creating these spooktacular Lollipop Ghosts! They'll be delivered during homeroom on Halloween to fellow students, teachers, and staff!

These ghostly greetings help fund the fun! All the money collected goes directly toward planning several upcoming events, including the Winter Wonderland gathering on December 16.

Back to Top

By The Numbers

5,172
Students Enrolled

1,874
Honor Roll Students

1,861
Student Athletes

3,854
Student Musicians/Artists

20
AP Courses Available

1,400
Students in After-School Activities