Special education advisory council to meet March 2

The next meeting of the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District Advisory Council for Special Education will be 5:30 p.m. March 2, in Wellwood Middle School’s library. All parents and guardians of special education students are welcome to attend the meeting, which will include a presentation by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. The purpose of …

Voters to elect three board of education members; nominating petitions available March 1

On May 16, Fayetteville-Manlius voters will choose three district residents to serve on the F-M Board of Education from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Residents must collect 71 signatures from qualified school district voters to be placed on the ballot. Petitions, which will be available March 1, must be filed by 5 p.m. …

Parent Council to meet Wednesday, March 1

Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s Parent Council plans to meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, in the large conference room at the F-M District Office located at 8199 E Seneca Turnpike, Manlius. The meeting will also be available virtually via Zoom.  Parent Council is a forum where F-M parents, guardians and caregivers informally meet with the …

F-M students reset, relax and connect on Wellness Day

In January, F-M students focused on relieving and managing stress and anxiety. Wellness Day, a half-day of school that coincides with the last day of the second marking period, is dedicated to students’ mental, social, emotional and physical well-being. “As we get toward the end of a marking period there are added stressors for students …

F-M High School to present ‘The Little Mermaid’; tickets on sale now

Fayetteville-Manlius High School’s drama students will present “The Little Mermaid,” the musical adaptation of Disney’s fantasy animated film of the same name. Performances will take place in F-M High School’s auditorium, located in House 1, 8201 E. Seneca Turnpike, Manlius, on the following dates and times: March 3 at 7 p.m. March 4 at 2 …

State awards program recognizes journalism students

A media association based at Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications recently recognized Fayetteville-Manlius High School journalism students for the work they do to bring their school community together. In December, Empire State School Press Association (ESSPA) awarded F-M High School’s student-produced daily television program, FMTV with the 2022 Service to School Award. The …

Update: District’s capital project receives state approval

Update – Feb. 14, 2023: Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s capital project plans for Fayetteville-Manlius High School have been approved by New York State Education Department (SED) Facilities Planning. Project bids will be solicited in March and the district anticipates awarding bids in mid-April.  According to this timeframe, construction is expected to begin in late spring or …

Eagle Hill students build understanding through “The Power of Words”

Eagle Hill Middle School students recently participated in a series of workshops geared towards cultivating inclusivity and raising awareness of inequity. The workshops ran in conjunction with Wellness Day, which is dedicated to students’ mental, social, emotional and physical well-being. William DeSantis, a mental health educator within the Fayetteville-Manlius School District, prefaced the workshops with …

Board of education to meet Monday, Feb. 13

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District Board of Education plans to meet 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in the Eagle Hill Middle School auditorium. Individuals who wish to speak during this evening’s public comment portion of the meeting are required to pre-register by 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. Upon registration, each individual will receive a confirmation email. …

F-M students give back to the community

During this past holiday season, Fayetteville-Manlius students were looking out for others. In November and December, Enders Road, Fayetteville and Mott Road elementary schools each held non-perishable food drives in support of the F-M Food Pantry. Students collected more than 4,300 food donations for the community organization, which supports F-M families who are facing challenging …

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