Month: May 2025
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Students Excel in National French Contest
Fayetteville-Manlius French students continued a tradition of excellence in the National French Contest this year. This competitive exam, also known as Le Grand Concours, is sponsored annually by the American Association of Teachers of French. It tests students’ listening, reading and grammar skills in the language. This year, more than 47,000 students across the country
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F-M student receives first ever Seal of Triliteracy
Senior Elliot McDaniel is celebrating a major accomplishment, as he becomes the first F-M student to earn a Seal of Triliteracy. To earn a Seal of Biliteracy, students must demonstrate advanced proficiency in English and at least one other world language. On its website, the NYS Education Department explains the intent of the Seal of
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F-M Voters Approve $116 million budget
On May 20, Fayetteville-Manlius School District voters: The budget proposition passed with 63.3% voter approval; 1,198 yes votes and 695 no votes. The district received 148 absentee ballots. Proposition Results More information about both the propositions and the board members who have been elected is available on our Budget & Finance page. School Budget A $116,419,548 budget for the 2025-26
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All twelve spring varsity teams earn scholar-athlete recognition
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently recognized all twelve of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s spring varsity athletic teams as part of its 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
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Photography students partner with local small businesses to capture success
Photo above by Willow Fishman for Manlius Cinema If promotional photos for local businesses happen to catch your eye, there’s a chance it’s the work of Fayetteville-Manlius High School students. New this year, photography students have had the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience by partnering with six local small businesses – Manlius Cinema, Oliver’s
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F-M High School students score top honors on 2025 National Spanish Examinations
Fayetteville-Manlius High School students studying Spanish received national recognition for their performance on the 2025 National Spanish Examinations. The National Spanish Exam is an online, standardized assessment competition to measure students’ listening, reading and grammar skills in Spanish and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Students in grades 6-12
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Budget proposal includes capital transfer funds for transportation department project
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s 2025-26 budget proposal includes $1,000,000 in capital transfer funds to complete necessary work at the district transportation center. Capital transfer funds are used for building and/or reconstruction projects of immediate need in many of the district’s buildings or grounds. If voters approve the proposed budget, the district would be authorized to
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May 20 ballot includes school bus purchase proposition
A proposition on this year’s school budget ballot will ask voters to authorize the purchase of 6 school buses and 2 student-transport minivans. The total purchase would not exceed $1,513,315. The buses included in the proposition are diesel and would complete a useful lifespan before the district is required by New York State law to
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District’s budget proposal maintains all student programming and staffing levels
On Tuesday, May 20, Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents will vote on a proposed $116,419,548 budget for the 2025-26 school year, which would maintain all existing student programming, staffing levels, and mental health support resources across all school district buildings. “As a district, our goal remains to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all
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German language greatness: F-M HS students secure several scholarships, awards
Fayetteville-Manlius High School senior Hiro Havey is among eight students nationwide to win a National German Honor Society Post-Graduate Scholarship this year. The American Association of Teachers for German awards cash prizes to students studying German and who intend to continue using the German language after graduation. Hiro is the first F-M student to ever