On October 31st, seniors marched in the Annual Halloween Parade, embracing the tradition that marks a crucial milestone in their high school journey.

Parents line the street to cheer the seniors on as they travel to Woodward Parkway, greeted by shrieks of delight from the younger students. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on the Class of 2026 and celebrate this spooktacular rite of passage!

Seniors brought the scares and the laughs!

The 2025 Halloween Costume Contest at Farmingdale High School was a total spectacle. Now the judges have the daunting task of selecting the winner who gets to claim Principal Herman's parking spot for an entire week!

Farmingdale High School was beaming as it hosted the 5th Annual Safe Halloween Event, a sweet, safe day filled with fun for our littlest Dalers. On Saturday, October 25, the school transformed into a magical Halloween destination. The excitement started right outside, as the PTA Council hosted a wonderful Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot. This lovely partnership gave community families double the fun, offering treats outside before they headed in for the indoor adventure.

Hundreds of tiny trick-or-treaters, dressed as superheroes, princesses, and cartoon characters entered the high school to explore themed hallways. Our creative students transformed the halls into delightful areas, such as Candy Land, Toon Town, The Land of Oz, Superhero City, and Cyber Space. Theater students, entirely in character, handed out candy, interacted with our little guests, and posed for photographs.

After gathering their treats, families took a blast to the past in the gymnasium, which became a cheerful 1950s diner. The air smelled delicious, with the scent of popcorn and cotton candy. Students dressed as adorable cheerleaders and greasers served up milkshakes. The fun continued with a vibrant Día de los Muertos dance performance and a face-painting station, where young faces were magically transformed into unicorns, tigers, and more!

Organizing such a fantastic event requires many hands! The Theater Program students dedicated weeks to planning and decorating and many groups contributed to bringing the Theatre 4 students' fun ideas to life, including the Music and Art Departments, Playcrafters, Real Harmony, the Environmental Club, and Life Skills classes. A huge thank you to every student and faculty member who made this Safe Halloween so special for our community!

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Farmingdale High School's Technology program was prominently featured at the monthly Anthony Ryan Head Start Fund meeting on Wednesday, October 8. Technology teachers Corey Sterler and Matt Hobbes attended the event to network and solidify relationships with employers, CEOs, and company representatives connected to various industry jobs.

The meeting also served as a moment of significant recognition for several students. Three individuals, sophomore Anthony Badler ('27), junior Shawn Ramdial ('26), and Alumnus Tyler Lipski ('24) were honored with a Certificate of Distinction for their exceptional dedication and determination to succeed. Tyler Lipski received an additional recognition, being awarded a new set of Dewalt tools and a gift certificate to Brinkman's Ace Hardware to help him build his professional toolkit.

Rounding out the attendees were students Joseph Mei ('26), Irving Espinal ('24), and Diego Sanchez ('24), who spent the evening actively networking and exploring potential career paths with participating employers.

The importance of this early career engagement was highlighted by Ryan Burnett. A member of the Farmingdale School's CTE Industry Advisory Council and CEO of multiple businesses, including the non-profit Look Who Made It, which coaches young adults in the skilled trades, Burnett offered high praise: "It is incredible to see so many students from Farmingdale here. It is a testament to the technology program for encouraging students to begin their employment search so early."

Farmingdale Celebrates Music, Inclusion, and Community Pride with the All Abilities Drumline

The Farmingdale School District recently welcomed alumnus Brian Calhoun and his nationally recognized Calhoun Drum Academy, featuring the inspiring All Abilities Drumline, for a powerful collaboration celebrating music and inclusion.

This unique partnership unites individuals of all abilities through the shared language of rhythm and performance. The initiative will be featured in an upcoming professional documentary, produced by award-winning filmmakers based in New York City and scheduled for release in 2026. The film aims to redefine ability, promote inclusion, and showcase how music can bring communities together.

The collaboration’s first event, the Marching for All Unified Performance, took place on Saturday, October 4, at the Farmingdale High School turf field. The evening was filled with joy, energy, and emotion as the All Abilities Drumline joined the Farmingdale High School Marching Band for a unified performance that left the audience inspired. The highlight of the night was a moving, all-inclusive rendition of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline.”

And the celebration isn’t over yet! The All Abilities Drumline will return to Farmingdale for a special encore performance during halftime at the Farmingdale vs. Massapequa football game on Saturday, October 18. This encore will once again spotlight the spirit of unity, community pride, and musical excellence that defines the Daler community.

The Farmingdale School District is proud to stand behind initiatives that celebrate every student’s voice, rhythm, and potential. Together, we continue to march forward—for all.