District details emergency closure protocol for the rest of the 2024-25 school year

The Board of Education, at its recent March meeting, approved a memorandum that outlines the district’s protocols in the event that the designated emergency closure days are exhausted. The district set aside four emergency closure days for the 2024-25 school year, and has since used three of those designated days. As a reminder, emergency closure …

District to launch parent/guardian climate survey; Seeks input on cell phones and school start times

Parents/guardians of Fayetteville-Manlius students will be invited to participate in a confidential and anonymous survey at the end of March. The survey, aimed at evaluating the school environment, will also include custom questions related to student cell phone use and school start times. Governor Hochul has recommended, as a part of her executive budget proposal, …

Forgotten time capsule discovered at Eagle Hill; Teacher looks to reunite F-M alumni with items, memories

A 24-year-old time capsule was recently discovered at Eagle Hill Middle School and one teacher has made it her mission to reunite the capsule’s contents with the alumni who helped assemble it. Eagle Hill Middle School teacher and Fayetteville-Manlius alum Meaghan Bedigian is coordinating the effort to return the contents of the time capsule to …

Eleven 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 parents/guardians asked to complete digital equity survey

The following letter was sent to F-M parents/guardians via email: Dear parents/guardians, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is requesting internet and technology information to provide funding for school districts depending on the needs of the families. The ultimate goal is for NYSED to provide funding to those districts where families do not have …

High school yearbooks for students are available by pre-order only through Feb. 14

Fayetteville-Manlius High School students may pre-order the 2024-25 yearbook online. Yearbooks are available for $85 (without personalization or a protection plan) through Jan. 31. Beginning Feb. 1, the cost of yearbooks will increase to $90 (without personalization or a protection plan). The last day to order a yearbook is Feb. 14. Yearbooks may only be …

Enders Road Elementary principal announces June retirement

Following a 32-year career in education, including 18 years spent at the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District, Enders Road Elementary School principal Dr. Debbie Capri has announced that she will retire in June. “Debbie dedicated herself to the children of Enders Road Elementary by promoting trust, enhancing communication, and deepening connections with the children and their …

Wellwood students join forces with Clear Path for Veterans

As part of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s commitment to developing community partnerships that extend classroom learning and encouraging civic engagement, Wellwood Middle School is teaming up with Clear Path for Veterans. Clear Path for Veterans is a nonprofit organization that provides support and services to U.S. military veterans and their families. Students participate in activities …

German National Honor Society inducts 11 new members

At a ceremony on Dec. 4, eleven Fayetteville-Manlius High School students in grade 11 were inducted into the Fayetteville-Manlius Delta Epsilon Phi German National Honor Society, New York Beta Alpha Chapter. Delta Epsilon Phi celebrates student academic achievement in German and promotes the study of the language, literature and culture of German speaking countries.  F-M …

Elementary students take part in F-M’s disability awareness program “WALDO”

Fayetteville-Manlius School District students recently gained insight on what it’s like to navigate a world that wasn’t built for them. Fourth grade students at Fayetteville Elementary School and third grade students at Enders Elementary School took part in the “We All Learn Differently Olympics” (WALDO). This awareness program aims to give students a glimpse into …

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