Our talented students took their show on the road to serenade our local seniors! It was full of smiles, songs, and community connection.

We are so proud of our groups for sharing their time and talents at these locations:

• Farmingdale High School Chorus at Daleview Nursing Home
• Farmingdale High School Chorus at the Farmingdale Public Library for the Farmingdale Senior Citizens
• Howitt Middle School 6th Grade Chorus at the Farming Adult Care Center

Thank you to everyone who hosted our students for these festive performances!

Local artistic talent is on full display this holiday season within the pages of The Herald. The newspaper recently held its annual wrapping paper competition, and students from Farmingdale High School secured their spots among the top entries.

Several students from Mrs. Cella’s Graphic Design class were selected as featured winners. Their creative designs can now be found published alongside other winning entries from various age groups. This accomplishment highlights the creativity, technique, and imagination fostered within the district’s fine arts program.

Congratulations to all of the talented artists featured for their outstanding contributions to the community’s holiday festivities.

Please join us in congratulating the following students: Andrea Vasquez, Arham Shaheer, Braden Cloghessy, Charles Bruzzese, Christopher Galbo, Dominic Ippoliti, Jacob Gruda, Jake Kudrick, Kyle Jimenez, Lily Cutter, Matt Herbst, Miguel Majano, Nicole McCaffrey, Tran Bao, and Thomas Sattler.

It is that magical time of year, and Farmingdale High School’s Holiday Boutique is spreading cheer by offering a complimentary shopping spree for ALL high school students!

The 2025-2026 Holiday Boutique was a massive success, thanks to the Next-Gen Dalers Club, run by teachers Alyssa Panaro and Andie Floresta, who spent weeks collecting items to ensure that every student could find something special, including toys, clothes, books, and household items.

Special thanks to SADD, the REAL Harmony Club, the Spanish National Honor Society, the National Honor Society, and DECA for proving that we are strongest when we work together. The generosity of the district community ensures that the holiday spirit remains bright for every student.

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!

What’s this? There’s magic in the air at Farmingdale High School. The 2025 Extravaganza surprised everyone with a very special guest from Halloween Town.

Superintendent Paul Defendini stepped into the role of Jack Skellington, joining the Mixed Chorus, Treble Chorus, Wind Ensemble, and special guests Jed Herman, Carla Stillwell, Greg Warnokowski, Kirk Mason, David Abrams, Jamie Capasso, Elena Scarano, and Avery DeMasi, to bring the wonder of The Nightmare Before Christmas to life.

Just as Jack discovered the joy of a new world, we found magic in bringing our administration and students together on one stage. Sharing this beloved tradition together is what the spirit of the season and #dalerpride is all about!