Author: Courtney.Stagnitti

At its Monday, Jan. 8 meeting, the Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education will hold its second public hearing on separate property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers, senior citizens, and military veterans. The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. in the Eagle Hill Middle School auditorium, is open to the public and anyone may …

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The Fayetteville-Manlius School District community is mourning the loss of Board of Education Vice President Sharon (Shari) Lindars.  “Shari was a selfless leader whose guidance and camaraderie will be dearly missed,” said Marissa Joy Mims, Board of Education President. “As we mourn the loss of our beloved board member, advocate and friend, our hearts go …

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Eleven Fayetteville-Manlius High School students were selected to participate in the 2023 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Conference. The F-M students performed in ensembles with students from across the state at the annual NYSSMA conference in Rochester Nov. 30 – Dec. 3.  Statewide, thousands of sophomores and juniors auditioned for All-State last …

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This fall, building upgrades to enhance security measures and improve ventilation were completed at two Fayetteville-Manlius School District elementary schools. At Fayetteville Elementary School, the ventilation system was upgraded, including the installation of an air conditioning system to create more comfortable, learner-friendly spaces and improve indoor air quality. A new “storefront” security entrance was added …

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The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is being commended for the safety and security improvements it’s implemented in recent years. In spring 2023, two safety and security audits were conducted to evaluate the district’s physical security, as well as policies and practices related to safety, security and emergency preparedness. Security firms True Security Design in Suffolk County …

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Fayetteville-Manlius School District students in grades 5-12 will have the opportunity to participate in a confidential survey to gauge students’ perceptions of the school climate. During the weeks of Nov. 13 and 20, participating students will complete a questionnaire that prompts them to evaluate their perspective of school engagement, safety and environment. This survey will …

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To promote the importance of literacy, more than 450 Fayetteville-Manlius School District students and staff members participated in the world’s largest shared reading experience, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. On Oct. 26, 5th grade Literacy Lab students at Wellwood Middle School read With Lots of Love, a book about fostering relationships and connectedness, by Jenny …

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