This year’s school budget ballot will include a school bus purchase proposition. On the ballot, voters will be asked to authorize the purchase of six school buses as part of the district’s long-term replacement plan. The buses include five 71-passenger buses and one 71-passenger bus with a cargo compartment. The total purchase would not exceed …
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‘Tis the season for spring cleaning, and if you’re looking to get rid of a band instrument you aren’t using anymore, you’re in luck! The Fayetteville-Manlius School District Music Department is hosting its annual instrument sale on Saturday, May 18. The sale will take place from 8:30-11 a.m. in the Wellwood Middle School cafeteria, located …
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During Regents and local exams, Fayetteville-Manlius High School will be offering midday transportation to students. The midday transportation run will be in addition to the morning and 3:30 p.m. bus runs. Students who need midday transportation must complete a form to reserve a spot. Requests for midday transportation must be submitted by 1 p.m. on the day prior. …
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Students at Eagle Hill Middle School are staying up-to-date with some of the latest technology in media and communications while exploring their creativity. All 175 sixth-grade students at Eagle Hill recently wrote and produced their own podcasts as part of the NPR Student Podcast Challenge. This nationwide contest is open to students in grades 4-12 …
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The Fayetteville-Manlius School District continues to build on its commitment to academic excellence in the 2024-25 school year. In the proposed 2024-25 school district budget, the district will maintain all student programming and staffing levels. Based on the district’s strategic plan, there are a few goals surrounding curriculum and instruction that will be a priority …
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On May 21, when Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents vote on the proposed 2024-25 school budget, they will also have the opportunity to vote on two public library propositions: one to levy and collect a tax in the amount of $2,043,278 for the Fayetteville Free Library and the other to levy and collect a tax in …
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A Fayetteville-Manlius junior received state recognition after working to generate widespread awareness concerning youth mental health. Yashu Ren was awarded a New York State Senate Youth Leadership Award, signed by Senator John W. Mannion. “It became evident to me, the severity of the mental health crisis with many people nationwide expressing the difficulties and frustration …
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On May 21, district residents will elect three members to the Fayetteville-Manlius School District Board of Education. The individuals elected will each serve three-year terms. 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 the community’s children. It …
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On Tuesday, May 21, Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents will vote on the proposed $111,254,879 budget for the 2024-25 school year, which would maintain all existing student programming, staffing levels, and mental health support resources across all school district buildings. “In a year when many school districts are being forced to make difficult decisions due to …
A Fayetteville-Manlius freshman has won several awards in a regional science fair for an independent project titled, “Cancer Prediction Through Modeling: Understanding Environmental and Heritable Factors.” Yusuf Ay said he’s always been interested in looking at how math and computer science can be used to explain biological processes, such as why some people get sick …
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