State association recognizes Eagle Hill health educator

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 …

Sophomore’s art submission wins state contest

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 …

Reminder: School campuses are closed to public during the school day

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, …

Students dig for clues at former Onondaga village site

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 …

Mott Road hosts its version of the Special Olympics

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 …

Students achieve state Seal of Biliteracy

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 …

Students earn National French Contest medals

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 …

F-M voters approve $98.9 million budget; elect three board members

On May 17, Fayetteville-Manlius School District voters approved the district’s $98.9 million 2022-23 budget proposal, elected three board of education members and approved the purchase of six new buses.  The budget proposition passed by 67% with 2,243 yes votes and 1,112 no votes. The following results do not include 164 absentee ballots; however, they will not change the …

High school partners with Contact Community Services to offer suicide prevention and awareness program 

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is partnering with Contact Community Services to offer a suicide prevention and awareness program for all high school students.  The program, called “It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health,” will be repeated over six sessions with each high school student attending one session during their physical education class. Each session will have …

F-M baseball improvements possible through state grant secured by Stirpe

Attendance has jumped at this year’s Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s high school baseball games, and the recent site improvements that are thanks to a state grant secured by Assemblyman Al Stirpe are likely a big reason why.  The district had been in talks for about three years with Stirpe, with the support of Fayetteville Mayor Mark …

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