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Northside Elementary

A School of Independent Readers, Writers, Thinkers, Performers, and Health Lovers

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A modern school building with brick and glass facade under a blue sky.

Welcome to Northside Elementary
 

We are excited to learn together!

 

Contact Information
55 Powell Place
Farmingdale, NY  11735

Main Office:  516-434-5610
FAX: 516-434-5956
Attendance:  516-434-5620
Health Office:  516-434-5630

Media Inquiries: 516-434-5026

Dr. Christopher Peterson

Principal cpeterson@farmingdaleschools.org 516-434-5610

William Ahrens

Instructional Associate wahrens@farmingdaleschools.org 516-434-5602

Secretaries

Joanne Conte Pia Farrell

Latest News

Two Howitt Middle School students sorting colorful Skittles candies into groups on a desk to calculate ratios and fractions during a Math in Lab Class.

September 30, 2026

Sweet Success in Middle School Math

Mrs. Cabales and Ms. Mangels's Math in Lab classes at Howitt Middle School have been busy comparing and ordering fractions on number lines. Students used Skittles to practice making ratios and

A handwritten easel anchor chart titled "Rockin' Race Cars" asking how ramp height affects car distance, with a data table recording test results across three attempts for ramp heights of 3, 6, and 7 inches.

September 28, 2026

Fueling Future Scientists

Albany Avenue Elementary School students explore kinetic energy, potential energy, collisions, and energy transfer through hands-on ramp experiments.

Elementary school students writing at a a table filled with books

September 28, 2026

Sip, Read, and Succeed

Woodward Parkway Elementary School Third Graders Sample New Genres at StarBOOKS Café

elementary students how to play drums on stage alongside members of the Calhoun Drum Academy at Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School.

September 24, 2026

Full Circle Rhythm

Alumnus Brian Calhoun brings the Calhoun Drum Academy to Saltzman East Memorial to inspire students with the message that music belongs to everyone.

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By the Numbers

(As of October 2025)

5,172

Students Enrolled

1,874

Honor Roll Students

1,861

Student Athletes

3,854

Student Musicians/Artists

20

AP Courses Available

1,400

Students in After-School Activities