Year: 2020

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has once again named the Fayetteville-Manlius School District one of the nation’s “Best Communities for Music Education in America.” F-M is among 754 school districts to receive the designation from NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit organization that advocates active participation in music-making. “We are proud of our students, …

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On March 27, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is extending to April 15 his executive order to close schools to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.  Fayetteville-Manlius schools were already closed through April 13 due to an executive order from Onondaga County; however, schools will now reopen on April 15 due to the governor’s announcement. …

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Update March 24, 2020: The grab-and-go meal program is being extended to all F-M students effective March 26. Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s Food Service Department will continue to make sure its most vulnerable students still have access to meals while schools are closed.  Effective March 17, F-M Food Service is implementing a grab-and-go breakfast and lunch …

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Across the country, music education programs are being celebrated as March is recognized as Music In Our Schools Month.  The Fayetteville-Manlius School District has a number of upcoming opportunities for the community to enjoy and celebrate the musical talents of the district’s students.  Throughout March, there are band, orchestra and choral concerts scheduled for various …

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Fayetteville-Manlius High School students recently gathered together to honor African American heritage, celebrate culture and promote racial equality. On Feb. 3, F-M High School held its annual performing arts assembly to celebrate Black History Month, which is nationally recognized each year during the month of February. This year’s show at F-M, “Legacies of the Diaspora: …

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