Author: Courtney.Stagnitti
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District seeking community feedback; Survey extended through Dec. 19
What do you think about the Fayetteville-Manlius School District? We want to hear from you! F-M parents, caregivers, students, staff and community members can anonymously share their feedback with district leaders on topics such as F-M’s academic rigor, leadership, student support, priority areas, and mental health supports by completing the district’s annual community survey. The
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All fall varsity sports earn scholar-athlete recognition
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently recognized all thirteen of Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s fall varsity athletics 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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Board of education completes superintendent candidate interviews
The F-M Board of Education recently finished its last round of candidate interviews for the Superintendent of Schools position. As next steps, board members have started to confidentially deliberate and comparatively evaluate the candidate finalists to select the most qualified individual to be offered the opportunity to be the next Superintendent of the Fayetteville-Manlius School
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Five F-M middle school students advance to regional qualifying spelling bee
In a spelling competition that lasted 25-rounds, five Fayetteville-Manlius School District students emerged as top spellers, securing their spots in the regional qualifying spelling bee. Hazel Bazzano took first place in F-M’s 2025-26 Spelling Bee. Nandan Peddibhotla placed second, Nikhil Jasti placed third, with Selin Gursoy and Hannah Park tying for fourth place, rounding out
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Join us for Parent Council Dec. 1 to discuss strategic planning
Fayetteville-Manlius School District parents, guardians and caregivers are invited to attend the next Parent Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 1. Parent Council meetings serve as community focus groups in which attendees are asked to share their opinions on predetermined topics. The Dec. 1 meeting will focus on strategic planning. The meeting will take place at
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Less travel, more support: Mental health clinics open at F-M schools
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is making mental health treatment more accessible to students right at school. In addition to F-M’s current offerings and resources, the district has partnered with Helio Health to provide on-site mental health clinics at Eagle Hill and Wellwood middle schools, and F-M High School. The clinics offer confidential comprehensive therapeutic services
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Emergency closure procedures for 2025-26
Winter weather is here, and now is a good time to become familiar with Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s plans for emergency school closure days. The district’s 2025-26 academic calendar allows for four emergency closure days, which are used when the district must close due to conditions beyond its control, such as inclement weather or an unplanned
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‘Exceptional academic ability’: F-M HS students advance in national scholarship program
Five Fayetteville-Manlius High School seniors were named semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. The program, conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), is an annual academic competition that honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies, according to NMSC. F-M’s semifinalists will each have
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F-M music teacher wins WCNY Classic FM Music Educator Award
A Fayetteville-Manlius School District music teacher is the recipient of an award honoring local music educators who are dedicated to sustaining the performing arts and who have had a strong positive influence on their students. WCNY Classic FM chose Amy Cirmo for the honor. She teaches music at Fayetteville Elementary School and Wellwood Middle School.
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FMTV to broadcast homecoming varsity football game Oct. 10
Hornet fans near and far will be able to watch F-M High School’s homecoming varsity football game during a special live broadcast produced by FMTV. FMTV, F-M High School’s student-produced daily television program, will livestream the matchup on Friday, Oct. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. as the F-M Hornets take on the Nottingham Bulldogs. It
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