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FMS faculty and administrators sat down with Merri Rosenberg of the New York School Boards Association (NYSSBA) to share the work our school has done around racial literacy. The article appears in their latest publication.
Farragut Middle School recognized their eighth graders moving up to the high school on Friday, June 21, with an evening of music, encouraging words, and awards. Mr. Adamo, team coordinator, hosted the evening.
A set of original compositions by Jasper "Jazzy" Zimmerman inspired by Pam Muñoz Ryan's novel Becoming Naomi León received quite the compliment from the author. Ms. Muñoz Ryan shared how much she enjoyed Jasper's work, identifying Las Posadas as one of her favorite pieces.
Join us on May 24 for our annual Fourth to Fifth Grade Transition Meeting. Click here for more information!
In conjunction with the now three-year-old Multicultural Book Fair held in the high school’s Lloyd Library, THE FESTIVAL, led by co-chairs Jenice Mateo-Toledo and Marie-Louise Miller, celebrates diversity and inclusion through a day packed with visiting authors & illustrators, music, high school student ambassadors, crafts, food, and, of course, books!
Having completed their studies of a historical invention, students created an interactive exhibit for fifth graders. Sixth graders spent weeks learning about the research process and ancient contributions to society.
Fifth grade students impressed families, friends, and classmates alike with their dances from different Latin regions! Prior to taking the stage, students had studied the origins of the different dances and the culture of different countries.
Fifth graders were excited to have a visit from Mayor Armcost who answered a variety of questions running the gamut from climate change to favorite Hastings-on-Hudson pizza restaurant. Special thank you to Ms. Claudia Heitler who through her Current Events program helped to make bring this special opportunity to our school!
On Saturday, April 27, the winners of the Farragut Middle School Science Fair competed at the Tri County Science Fair held at White Plains High School. Amanda and Beatrice placed first in the category of Middle School Psychology with their project titled, “How Does Age Affect Your Perception of Stereotypes?”
Members of our math department, led by chairperson Gregory Stephens and math coach Agnes Pak, shared information about our math curriculum and where it can take our students. Download a copy of the presentation here!
A special congratulations to Mr. Riss and the team behind The Lion King, Jr.. Full of Disney nostalgia, family drama, and fun song and dance nubmers, the musical delighted parents on March 1 and 2. The photo gallery is courtesy of our very own Mr. Valentine!
The Seventh Annual FMS Science Fair is coming! Winners will advance to the Tri-County Science Fair.
Join us for our first Evening Classroom, "Everyday Mindfulness," on Wednesday, February 6 at 6:30 PM in the Lloyd Library.
The 6th Grade Service Club, and Ms. Frank, the club advisor and MS Social Worker, spent the afternoon reading to and visiting with first grade students at Cornel Academy in the Bronx. With the help of Dr. Mitlak, our students had the opportunity to learn about literacy.
Fifth grader Anya Hart wins the Martin Luther King Jr. Art Award. Anya was awarded her certificate and prize at the town's annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast, which included local leaders. She spoke to the audience about her artwork and the inspiration. Congratulations Anya!
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the FMS Geography Bee. Liam Mulvihill, the champion of this year's Bee will be taking a multiple-choice test to see if he will move ahead to the New York State Finals taking place in Albany, NY.
Farragut Middle School is pleased to report back on a most successful Mathematics Olympiad. They had about 45 math enthusiasts in grades 5 and 6 participate in 30 minutes of challenging problem solving. Congratulations to Jacob, James, and Maria!
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Jocelyn Perez, our FMS School Counselor, was awarded National Board Certification after years of hard work, reflection, assessments, and review.
SAC met to organize and sort the hats and gloves that our community so generously donated. We paired together about 65 sets of gloves and a hat or scarf and wrapped them in tissue paper.
Directed by Jon Riss, the sixth grade musical was a wonderful trip to an island with rich mythology, history, values, and beliefs. Sixth graders did a wonderful job singing and dancing to the entertaining musical selections. It was a smash success!
During lunch and recess on Thursday, December 6, excited representatives from the FMS Student Clubs and organizations set up booths, passed out flyers, and presented demonstrations. Join a club in 2019!
The fifth grade team brought Liberty Science Center to Hastings-on-Hudson! Thanks to the hard work of Ms. Kavanagh, representatives came from the world famous science museum to share exciting demonstrations of matter, air pressure, and electricity.
Directed by Mr. Jon Riss, the seventh and eighth grade musical featured the entertaining story of an ogre that wants only to be left alone! Photos courtesy of our very own, Mr. Brett Valentine!
To celebrate Halloween in the library, Ms. Arianna Grassia hosted a "Haunted Book Talk." Students pick and chose from books to read, and Ms. Grassia led them to some spooky selections. Photos courtesy of our very own Mr. Brett Valentine!
Signups for Parent/Teacher Conferences begin Friday, 10/12/2018 at 9:00 AM. Click here for more information and the link!
Join us for Back to School Night 2018 on Thursday, September 13. Here, you will find some links and guides to help you navigate your return to middle school!
A letter from Principal Kipper and Assistant Principal Keogh.
