Month: May 2022

A Fayetteville-Manlius middle school teacher is being recognized for the high-quality health education program she provides to students. In May, New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD) announced Eagle Hill Middle School health education teacher Casey Langendorfer will receive one of the association’s “Amazing People” awards for 2022. She was …

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A Fayetteville-Manlius High School student recently won a statewide art contest focused on the United States Constitution.  Sophomore Julianna Hall entered Office for Justice Initiatives’ 2022 Law Day Art Contest, which had a theme of “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.” The contest was open to any student in grades …

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As a general safety and security measure, Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s buildings and grounds are closed to the public during the academic school day, which is 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday when classes are in session. This includes all school and department buildings, outdoor facilities such as parking lots, walkways and sidewalks, playgrounds, …

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Fayetteville-Manlius High School students recently went digging for clues while excavating land that was once home to an Onondaga Nation village. Earlier this month, Anthropology students and F-M Archaeology Club members under the guidance of history teacher Todd Sorenson spent time sifting and digging through soil, examining even the smallest of unearthed objects and recording …

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Fayetteville-Manlius CSD Community Members: We are heartbroken over the news of yet another senseless tragedy, this time taking place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where at least 21 people lost their lives. As we continue to grapple with the reality that events like this could occur anywhere, it is only natural for students, …

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Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s Parent Council plans to meet 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 1 via video conference. Parent Council is a forum where F-M parents and community members informally meet with the superintendent and other district staff. At each meeting, presentations and discussions take place regarding relevant and timely issues facing the school district and its …

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Mott Road Elementary School students cheered on their classmates as they kicked balls through hoops, tossed balls into nets and showed off their baseball skills in the school gymnasium before crossing a finish line and receiving medals as part of the school’s version of the Special Olympics.  The Special Olympics Track & Field Event was …

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Four Fayetteville-Manlius High School seniors have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB), which prepares students with 21st-century language skills and signifies to future employers that the graduates have biliteracy skills.  The NYSSB recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in one …

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On Thursday, May 19, Manlius Police Department officers investigated a call to 911 regarding a threat a Fayetteville-Manlius School District parent overheard students discussing.  Police visited Eagle Hill Middle School Thursday morning and spoke about the alleged threat with the building principal and the school information resource officer, who is also a Manlius police officer. …

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More than 30 Fayetteville-Manlius School District students recently earned medals for their work on the National French Contest. In March, French students in grades 7-12 participated in the online test, which assesses listening, literacy and grammar skills, and is offered to students according to their level of study. The contest features six levels – from …

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