Several F-M students win awards at CNY Science & Engineering Fair

Fayetteville-Manlius students are celebrating a strong showing following the 2025 Central New York Science and Engineering Fair Competition, held on March 30 at the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) in Syracuse. From FMHS, sophomores Laila Duggal and Yusuf Ay and senior Deniz Gursoy won several awards. From Eagle Hill Middle School, Meenakshi Thangadurai, Makizh …

“Big Read” community event rescheduled for May 5

Update as of April 21, 2025 The Big Read finale event, “From a House of Cards to a Strong Foundation: Redefining Success in our Community,” rescheduled after inclement weather caused organizers to postpone the discussion, will now be held on Monday, May 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Fayetteville-Manlius High School Auditorium.   Plan to bring …

FMHS student awarded scholarship to study in Germany this summer

Out of 15,000 applicants, FMHS junior Hudson Brenner was one of 37 students nationwide to be awarded a scholarship to spend three weeks in Germany this summer. “I am most excited to be able to compare Germany’s school system to ours, as I will be attending school as essentially an exchange student for two weeks,” …

FMHS students’ photo essay published in New York Times

A photo essay created by two FMHS students is gaining national notoriety. The essay, completed by Maria “Elis” Lorga Novack and Marcus Albuquerque was recently published in the New York Times! English teacher Peg Newell created a unit in her Writing and Discourse Class inspired by the New York Times’ “Where We Are” photo essay …

FMHS Jazz Ensemble earns top honors at Regional Jazz Festival

The high school Jazz Ensemble hit all the right notes at this year’s Fonda-Fultonville Jazz Festival, earning top honors and impressing both judges and audiences. The regional festival, held on February 13, included performances from 22 high school jazz ensembles from across the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region. F-M students achieved perfect scores from all …

BOE appoints Eagle Hill Middle School and Mott Road Elementary School principals for 2025-26 school year, removing interim from their titles

During its March 24 meeting, the F-M Board of Education appointed Dr. Karen Liparulo as principal of Eagle Hill Middle School for the 2025-26 school year. Dr. Liparulo has been serving as Eagle Hill’s Interim Principal since December of 2024.  “I am absolutely thrilled and honored to continue leading Eagle Hill Middle School,” said Dr. …

Middle school students take top spots at Science Olympiad

Teams of middle school students from both Eagle Hill and Wellwood competed in the Regional Science Olympiad tournament on March 8 in North Syracuse. Out of 15 total teams competing, Eagle Hill and Wellwood ended the day in first and second place overall! Eagle Hill’s Science Olympiad team had been preparing since November. Coach Rachel …

F-M students raise more than $140,000 for Camp Good Days

Fayetteville-Manlius High School students wrapped up their annual Dance Marathon fundraiser over the weekend, raising a total of $145,021.39 for Camp Good Days and Special Times. Each fall, a new group of MCs (masters of ceremonies) is chosen from the senior class. Those students are charged with raising awareness and money for Camp Good Days. …

FMHS students showcase research skills in local History Day Competition

Fayetteville-Manlius High School students dominated the 2025 Central New York History Day Competition, as 15 students were chosen to advance to the state competition. The annual regional event took place on March 15 at OCM BOCES, hosted by the Onondaga Historical Association. Students from F-M, Solvay, and Chittenango entered projects focusing on this year’s theme: …

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