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Educating students in the Fayetteville-Manlius community is a responsibility we take seriously. Collaborating with parents and guardians has always been a huge part of our success, and we know that the community desires to be connected and informed about what’s happening across our district and in our schools. Below are several communication tools we hope you will find helpful as we work together to fulfill the district’s vision of inspiring students and promoting personal success.
District Website
The F-M website is updated several times each week with information about district and building level activities, programs and announcements, including photos and videos. In addition to the district homepage, each school has its own web pages with school-specific information.
View our Website Accessibility Statement.
School Apps
ParentSquare
ParentSquare allows the district and each of its schools to send messages via telephone, text, and email to notify parents, community members and staff of upcoming school events, emergency situations, closings and delays, etc. Login to ParentSquare.
Community Group on ParentSquare
The Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District Community Group on ParentSquare allows guests, such as members of the community who do not have students active in the district, students and substitutes to receive district-level messages, including emergency closures and delays. Current staff and parents/guardians do not need to register for the ParentSquare community group. Learn about accessing the Community Group on ParentSquare.
Schoology
Schoology allows parents, guardians and students to better collaborate, engage and stay in touch online with what’s happening in the classroom.
Teachers post on their Schoology pages class assignments, announcements and other resources. Principals share building-level information and resources that are targeted to parents/guardians rather than the general public. Login to Schoology.
Flyer Distribution via Schoology
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District cooperates with community groups and organizations that sponsor activities of an educational/enrichment nature for district families. As part of our efforts to be more environmentally friendly and maintain fiscal responsibility, the district posts flyers digitally via Schoology. Paper flyers from outside organizations are not distributed within the schools. View community flyer submission guidelines and specifications.
SchoolTool
The district’s parent portal, SchoolTool, is a password protected secure website that offers parents and students online access to personalized information about a student’s academic program and progress.
Student report cards, interim reports and academic schedules for students in grades 6-12 are posted. Login to SchoolTool.
Infofinder Bus Info
Fayetteville-Manlius uses Infofinder, an online personalized bus stop information system. Users enter their address, and the website produces a Google map locating the address and the nearest bus stop. The website will also provide the bus number and when it is scheduled to arrive. Login to Infofinder.
PickUp Patrol
Fayetteville-Manlius elementary schools uses a web-based system called PickUp Patrol to manage student dismissal, and for parents/guardians to communicate changes to their student’s regular dismissal plans. Login to Pickup Patrol.
View more information about getting started with and using Pickup Patrol. (It is not available from an app store.)
Parent/Guardian Groups
Get Involved!
The F-M School District has a variety of opportunities for parents/guardians to participate at both the district and building levels.
Parent Council
Parent Council is an open forum for parents in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District to informally meet with the superintendent and other district staff to discuss topics relevant to our students. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about F-M programs and initiatives and to meet our superintendent, as well as school personnel involved in the management and decision making in our schools.
Parent Council meets in a casual, informative and parent-friendly setting. There are no required committees to join or projects to complete, other than sharing information to promote two-way communication between home and school.
Parent Council will meet six times throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Six meetings will serve as community focus groups in which attendees will be asked to share their opinions. This year’s topics include school facilities, special education, strategic planning, special services and UPK, the academic program and the school budget.
Questions? Call (315) 692-1200.
When are Meetings?
Meetings will be held 9 to 11 a.m. at the F-M District Office and virtually via video conference.
Evening meetings have been scheduled in the past and may be offered again based on demand and interest.
2024-25 Meetings
- October 1, Tuesday – Focus Area: Facilities Update
- November 1, Friday – Focus Area: Special Education
- February 3, Monday – Focus Area: Strategic Planning
- March 4, Tuesday – Focus Area: Special Services & UPK
- April 1, Tuesday – Focus Area: Academic Program Update
- May 1, Thursday – Focus Area: School Budget
See also: Site-Based Teams
All Sports Booster Club
All Sports Booster Club supports the F-M athletic program by providing additional funding and parent representation. View the All Sports Booster Club website.
Backstage Backers
Fayetteville-Manlius High School offers many opportunities for students to be involved in music activities. Backstage Backers is a group of volunteers that supports the music programs and the enthusiastic and talented students at the high school.
Volunteers assist by:
- Coordinating volunteers to sell tickets, usher and sell refreshments at the student productions;
- Hosting receptions, including the senior farewell reception in the spring;
- Providing volunteers and coordinating support for fundraisers for the traveling performing groups;
- Providing a dress rehearsal dinner and volunteer support for the spring musical, including help with costumes, makeup, sets, and the playbill;
- Providing support for the All-County and NYSSMA festivals held in the F-M district; and
- Sponsoring several student awards, as well as a scholarship each year to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a career in the arts.
FM Education Foundation
The FM Education Foundation aims to enhance the academic experience of students by partnering with the community and educators to create innovative opportunities that are beyond the district’s curriculum and resources. Visit the FM Education Foundation website.
Home and School Associations (HSA)
Home and School Associations (HSA) are parent organizations that work with the elementary, middle and high school communities to organize extracurricular activities and events. For more information about the HSA at your child’s school, select the school’s link below or contact that school’s main office.
Site-Based Teams
Site-Based Teams are partnerships of parents, teachers, administrators and students working to improve student achievement and success at the building level. The district reviews its Site-Based Shared Decision Making Plan biennially. For more information about the Site-Based Team at your child’s school, contact that school’s main office.
About Us Links
Communications Office
8199 E. Seneca Turnpike
Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: (315) 692-1217 or (315) 692-1232
Questions? Concerns?
Let’s Talk is a web-based, two-way communications tool that allows anyone to share concerns or questions with district administrators at any time.
Social Media
Get up-to-date district news, view photos and videos of school events and receive news about district, building, student and staff achievements through the district’s social media channels.
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Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
F-M News
F-M News is the community newsletter of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District. It is delivered to every household in the district approximately four times each year. For a printed copy of a past newsletter, please contact the F-M District Office at (315) 692-1234.
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If you have a story idea, would like to request coverage of a school event or would like to submit photos to be posted on the district website, please contact Communications.
Learn more about requesting coverage of a school event or submitting a story idea or photos.
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