The Junior Chorus from Woodward Parkway lit up the night at the Stew Leonard’s tree lighting on December 2nd. Mrs. Haas and her students hit all the high notes to kick off the festivities. Great job to everyone involved!

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

On Saturday, November 22, 14 students from the Farmingdale School District participated in this year's P.E.A.K.(Parents, Educators, and Kids) Festival at Freeport High School. The P.E.A.K. Festival, run by the NMEA (Nassau Music Educators Association), is the fourth-grade prelude to the Division 1 All County Music Festivals. P.E.A.K. provides excellent workshops focusing on choral singing, music concepts, All-County level ensemble experience, skills, and techniques facilitated by a dedicated and talented staff of music professionals. Saltzman East Memorial music teacher Abigail Coacci chaired the event. She worked with the clinicians and volunteers behind the scenes to ensure the festival ran smoothly. Our fourth-grade students, accompanied by Ms. Irene Smykowski from Saltzman East Memorial and Ms. Deanna Cupolo from Northside, enjoyed their favorite sessions of the day, including cardio drumming, ukulele jamming, and folk dancing. The day concluded with a performance showcasing what every student and parent had learned during the day.

Let’s give a big round of applause to the fourth-grade students, their teachers, and parents for a delightful and musical day!

First-graders in Ms. Sardone's class had a terrific start to Woodward Parkways "Week of Thanks" with reading The Gratitude Jar by Katrina Liu.

This beautiful story highlights the importance of being grateful for what you have and the people around you. Each student shared one special thing and wrote it on a colorful strip for the classroom Gratitude Jar. Ms. Sardone will read these messages of gratitude throughout the year to help build happiness and unity in the classroom.

Twenty-six educators were honored as School Heroes by the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying (LICAB) for their dedication to creating safe and inclusive learning environments for students.

The honorees included Woodward Parkway Principal Dr. Patrick Klocek and Assistant Principal Dr. Jennifer DeHayes, as well as recent retiree Dr. William Sperduto, who served for many years as a District Psychologist. The recognition took place during a reception on October 20 at the Stonebridge Golf & Country Club in Smithtown. Attendees included educators, community leaders, members of the Board of Education, family, and colleagues.

“Our honorees remind us that real impact is not measured in statistics or applause, but in the single moment, single student and single act of kindness that can alter a child’s path,” said Joe Salamone, the coalition’s founder and executive director.

Let's give a round of applause to Dr. Patrick Klocek, Dr. Jennifer DeHayes, and Dr. William Sperduto!

(from L-R) Board of Education Trustee George Andriopoulous, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Olsen, Board of Education Trustee Kathy Lively, Dr. Patrick Klocek, Dr. Jennifer DeHayes, Dr. William Sperduto, Superintendent of Schools Paul Defendini, Board of Education Trustee Gavin Rogers, and Executive Director of Special Education Donald Cassidy.