As one project nears its end, district defines its next priority facility needs

As contractors continue to work towards completion of Wellwood Middle School’s construction and renovations, Fayetteville-Manlius School District officials are finalizing the scope and costs related to the district’s next proposed capital project.  “The 2017 capital project included renovations and new modern spaces for teaching and learning as well as necessary infrastructure work district wide to …

Military veteran and town donate tree to school district

On May 21, representatives from Honor Flight Syracuse, Town of Manlius Government and the Fayetteville-Manlius School District gathered at Wellwood Middle School to plant an oak tree in front of the school. Cross Creek Nursery in Manlius donated the tree to district resident and military veteran Anthony Pircio to honor him on his 100th birthday, …

Students earn awards on 2021 National Latin Exam

More than 100 Fayetteville-Manlius School District students studying Latin received awards on the 2021 National Latin Exam, including six who earned perfect scores.  The exam, which was administered in March, is not meant to be a competition but rather an opportunity for students to receive reinforcement and recognition, according to the NLE website. The exam …

Pride Lane paving complete; traffic restrictions lifted

After several weeks of restricted traffic, the first phase of the Pride Lane paving project is complete, and the road that winds through the Fayetteville-Manlius High School campus is once again fully open to traffic.  Beginning on May 3, the road was milled to the substrate and then paved with a binder and topcoat. Funds …

F-M voters approve $93.4 million budget; elect three board members

On May 18, Fayetteville-Manlius School District voters approved the district’s $93.4 million 2021-22 budget proposal, elected three board of education members and approved the purchase of five new buses. The budget proposition with 867 yes votes and 379 no votes. The following results do not include 82 absentee ballots; however, they will not change the …

High school student to compete in National History Day contest

An F-M High School junior has earned a spot competing in the National History Day 2021 National Contest. Junior Peilin Lu, a member of F-M High School’s National History Day Club, won second place in the Senior Exhibit category at the New York State National History Day competition that was held April 30, qualifying her …

Ballot includes bus replacement proposition

The 2021-22 Fayetteville-Manlius School District budget vote and board of education election is 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 18. A separate proposition on this year’s school budget and board election ballot will ask voters to authorize the purchase of five school buses as part of the district’s long-term replacement plan. The buses include …

Budget proposal reflects return to five-day instruction

The 2021-22 Fayetteville-Manlius School District budget vote and board of education election is 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 18. Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents will go to the polls May 18 to vote on a proposed $93.4 million 2021-22 school budget that maintains existing student programming and supports the district’s strategic plan. The proposal …

Students earn medals in National French Contest

Fifty-three Fayetteville-Manlius School District students recently received recognition for their performance on the 2021 National French Contest, an online test of students’ listening, reading and grammar skills in French In March 2021, F-M students in grades 7-12 who are enrolled in French participated in the contest. The American Association of Teachers of French annually sponsor …

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