Coughlin to retire; Board approves new assistant superintendent for instruction

After a 40-year career in the education field, including 15 years in her current role at Fayetteville-Manlius School District, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Dr. Mary Coughlin recently announced she will retire in June. “It has been my professional honor and privilege to work at the district that I graduated from,” Coughlin said. “To have contributed …

Students excel at National History Day event

In an effort to earn a local competition’s top honors, several Fayetteville-Manlius High School students recently stepped back in time. Three Fayetteville-Manlius High School students recently participated in the regional National History Day contest, which was held March 18 at Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES in Liverpool. The local competition, dubbed Central New York History Day, marks the …

Musical clinicians work with Wellwood students ahead of spring musical

Students at Wellwood Middle School prepared for upcoming performances of “Dear Edwina Jr.” by working with a team of musical clinicians. Last month, clinicians Cindy and Al Ripley mentored music and theatre and band students during a day of workshops and rehearsals. The music and theatre students had the opportunity to refine their character development, …

Students raise $124,020 for Camp Good Days & Special Times

In honor of their commitment to helping local children whose lives have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis, Fayetteville-Manlius High School students recently spent more than six hours on the dance floor. The annual Fayetteville-Manlius High School Dance Marathon fundraiser – or “DM” as it’s referred to on campus – recently raised $124,020, which will …

Students’ positive messages spread kindness

Fayetteville-Manlius elementary students recently created and displayed messages of positivity in their schools main hallway in support of building a welcoming, affirming and kind school environment. On March 2, the students in The Kindness Club Dialogue Program at Enders Road, Fayetteville and Mott Road elementary schools read “Words and Your Heart,” by Kate Jane Neal, …

Board approves 2023-24 school calendar

The 2023-24 school year calendar for the Fayetteville-Manlius School District is now available. At its March 13 meeting, the F-M Board of Education approved the calendar, setting school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. Because school events are sometimes rescheduled throughout the school year, the district no longer …

F-M musicians presenting collaborative concert on March 16

This Thursday, Fayetteville-Manlius High School musicians will share the stage for a special concert. F-M High School Band Night, which is set for 7 p.m. March 16, will feature performances by Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Collective and Jazz Combo. The show will also feature the world premiere of “Full of Time,” a …

F-M students donate more than 25,000 diapers to CNY Diaper Bank

The generosity of Fayetteville-Manlius elementary students and their families was able to ensure that babies in Central New York get a healthier start in life. From Jan. 23 through Feb. 14, fourth-grade students at Enders Road Elementary School hosted a diaper drive, collecting new and opened packages of diapers in support of the Central New …

F-M ice hockey team hosts Teacher Appreciation Night

In January, the Fayetteville-Manlius boys varsity ice hockey team honored more than twenty faculty and staff members from F-M, Tully, Bishop Grimes, and East Syracuse Minoa school districts at their Teacher Appreciation Night. Every year, the team selects a home game to be designated as Teacher Appreciation Night. Each student-athlete on the team invites a …

District appoints 40 members to inaugural DEI in education committee

Fayetteville-Manlius School District has formed its first Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Education. The committee will support the district’s priority of creating a welcoming school community where everyone feels respected, included, valued and connected. Forty members have been selected to serve on the inaugural committee, comprised of parents, teachers, students, administrators, support …

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