F-M named among the ‘Best Communities for Music Education in America’

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has once again named the Fayetteville-Manlius School District one of the nation’s “Best Communities for Music Education in America.” F-M is among 830 school districts and 78 schools to receive the designation from NAMM, a nonprofit organization that advocates active participation in music-making. Schools and districts are evaluated …

F-M students named National Medalists in art and writing contest

The creativity, precision and skill expressed by two Fayetteville-Manlius High School students is being recognized at the national level. Seniors Allison Wong and Sarai Stenson were recently named national medalists in the 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, which is the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. More than 260,000 works …

Four F-M musicians selected for prestigious conference

A national showcase recently highlighted the talents of four Fayetteville-Manlius School District musicians. On April 13-16, high school juniors and seniors from Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont came together for the 2023 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-Eastern Division Conference.  The following F-M …

Four candidates seeking three open seats on the board of education

On May 16, Fayetteville-Manlius voters will elect three members to serve on the F-M Board of Education. The board is the official policy-making body of the school district. It is responsible for carrying out the laws and regulations pertaining to the education of children living within the district. The board adopts district policy, curriculum, programs …

F-M High School’s student-run talent show takes the stage April 28 and 29

Approximately 150 Fayetteville-Manlius High School students will perform at this year’s student-run talent show, Showboat. The show will take place in the high school auditorium 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29. Tickets are $10 and general admission. Tickets may be purchased at the door starting at 6:15 p.m. the night of each …

HSAs welcome parent participation for school enrichment

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District offers various opportunities for parents/guardians to participate at both the district and building levels. Each F-M school has its own parent group called a Home and School Association, or HSA. The HSA seeks to support its school community  Each school’s Home and School Association (HSA) within the district, promotes parent/guardian engagement …

Director of physical education and athletics recognized by national association

A national organization recently recognized the work and dedication of Fayetteville-Manlius School District Director of Physical Education and Athletics, Scott Sugar. During its annual conference in March, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) awarded Sugar the organization’s 2023 State Award of Merit. This award is given to an athletic administrator as a reflection of …

Parent Council to meet Monday, May 1

Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s Parent Council plans to meet at 9 a.m. Monday, May 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 …

Eight varsity teams earn scholar-athlete recognition

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently recognized several Fayetteville-Manlius School District athletic teams as part of its winter Scholar-Athlete program. At the end of each sports season, NYSPHSAA recognizes student-athletes and teams that have achieved academic success. To receive a NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete team award, 75 percent of students on a …

F-M families notified of UPK placements for 2023-24 school year

On April 12, the Fayetteville-Manlius School District sent emails to families who submitted registration forms for the district’s universal prekindergarten (UPK) program for the 2023-24 school year. Families who applied for UPK should check their email for information regarding their student’s acceptance or waitlist status. Families who did not receive an email in their inbox …

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