Farmingdale High School’s Virtual Enterprise students and Business Honor Society members had the opportunity to tour the corporate headquarters of Arizona Beverage Company.

The moment students arrived, they could feel the energy and passion Arizona employees have for their brand. It was inspiring for students to learn about the inner workings of a multibillion-dollar brand, from leaders, and alumni who are now thriving within it. Adding to the excitement, the group was honored to sit down for lunch with the creator himself, Don Vultaggio.

Arizona’s headquarters in Woodbury, NY, is a visual masterpiece. It is truly a one-of-a-kind gem here on Long Island that resembles a museum more than a standard office. Thank you to the alumni and local parents who work at Arizona Beverage Company for making this incredible opportunity possible for our students!

Northside hosted its first annual Kindergarten Friendsgiving Celebration!

Our youngest learners spent the morning with friends, enjoying crafts, relay races, and storytelling while sharing giggles and creating joyful memories. The children even created a special handmade gift to take home and make the Thanksgiving table extra special this year!

A heartfelt thank you to Northside’s star Kindergarten teachers for a celebration stuffed with happiness!

The Annual Farmingdale Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 22nd, was a magical success! The streets were alive with holiday cheer, thanks to the Farmingdale High School’s Marching Band, Dalerettes Kickline Team, and the Daler Guard. The Farmingdale Chamber led the vibrant procession, joined by the Farmingdale Board of Education and District Administration.

A huge thank you to all participants for bringing such incredible holiday joy and #dalerpride to our community!

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!

Daler, an 8-week-old yellow Labrador puppy, was adopted by Farmingdale School Superintendent Paul Defendini in the wake of a district tragedy. Daler became a beloved symbol of healing and resilience in the community. Superintendent Defendini fostered Daler until May 2024, when she began six months of service dog training.

On November 7, 2025, Dog graduated and was matched with her new owner, Lauren Hemmerly, 39, of Medford. Hemmerly, who is approximately 3 feet tall and has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, will adopt Daler as her third service dog, a decision she made when she was 18 years old. Daler is trained to perform tasks like retrieving items, turning off switches, guiding her owner down stairs, and navigating crowds/parking lots. Hemmerly met Defendini for the first time at Daler’s graduation.

“You become a team. You become a buddy. You are one entity. From that point, it’s kind of like, that’s your right arm,” Hemmerly said. “ I couldn’t imagine moving forward without a service dog."

WATCH NOW!!! Highlights from Daler's Graduation