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F-M High School named 2019-2020 Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction

Fayetteville-Manlius High School was named a New York State Public High School Athletic Association 2019-20 Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction. The purpose of the School of Distinction Awards is to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor. This year, 56 schools earned the School of Distinction Award.  Compared to the …

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F-M athletics recognized as Overall Athletic Program of the Year

The third annual 2019-20 All-Central New York High School Sports Awards winners were recently announced, and the Fayetteville-Manlius School District athletics department, one of its coaches and several F-M student-athletes were recognized. During the June 30 virtual event, the F-M athletics department was named the Overall Athletic Program of the Year.  Other department accomplishments include:   …

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F-M leaders pledge to make diversity, equity top priorities

As one school year ends and another begins, Fayetteville-Manlius School District leaders continue to focus on providing students and staff with a positive and safe learning and working environment.  The Board of Education’s Community Relations Committee (CRC) met on June 17, 2020, to discuss a number of topics including, but not limited to, the successful …

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Section III names F-M students Scholar Athletes

Two Fayetteville-Manlius School District students have been named Section III Scholar Athletes.  Seniors Corey Gallagher and Phoebe White received the academic award from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). Students must earn an individual grade point average of 90 or above to be named a Scholar Athlete.  Corey is a member …

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F-M senior earns foreign language award

A Fayetteville-Manlius High School student was recently recognized for excellence in foreign language study. New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers (NYSAFLT) has named senior Sarah Crovella this year’s Fulvi Student Scholarship Award for Excellence in Foreign Language Study recipient. This annual award is given to a high school student enrolled in the highest …

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F-M senior named semifinalist in prestigious scholars program

A Fayetteville-Manlius High School student has earned one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating seniors. The United States Presidential Scholars Program recently named F-M senior Elijah Taeckens one of its 621 semifinalists for this year. High school seniors are selected for the program on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, …

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Students earn medals on National French Contest

Earlier this spring, Fayetteville-Manlius School District French-language students in grades 7-12 participated in the 2020 National French Contest, an online test of students’ listening, reading and grammar skills in French. The test is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, and students in all 50 states and abroad compete against students with similar …

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F-M educator named Coordinator of the Year

New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) Central North Zone has named Fayetteville-Manlius School District educator Matthew Murphy its 2020 Physical Education Coordinator of the Year. Murphy coordinates F-M’s physical education program and teaches the course at Fayetteville Elementary School. He also coaches at the varsity and modified levels …

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Mental health supports critical for student success

As Fayetteville-Manlius officials prepare for what a return to in-person education may look like in the fall, they recognize that directing resources to the district’s support of student mental health and social-emotional learning is going to be paramount. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the district had already planned to propose a budget that enhanced the …

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F-M designates May 29 as districtwide ‘Wellness Day’

Fayetteville-Manlius School District students will soon get a break from academic work so they can instead focus on their mental, physical and emotional well-being. On May 29, F-M will virtually host Wellness Day to promote participation in healthy activities and provide some end-of-the-year relief for K-12 students. Students have been learning remotely since mid-March when …

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