Fayetteville-Manlius High School students in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club attended the New York Spring Leadership Conference this spring, bringing home several awards. The HOSA Club was founded last year when student Alexis Forbes asked physics teacher Alexa Estock to help F-M establish its own chapter. The organization aims to empower students …
Fayetteville-Manlius senior Taylor Ratliff is helping middle and high school students connect with and support each other. Taylor created Meaningful Mentors as a way to honor Mental Health Month in May. Through the club, high schoolers visit students at the middle schools to mentor them and build positive relationships. The goal is to create community …
Beginning in July, the Transportation Department will be welcoming new leadership, as current Director of Transportation John Cunningham prepares to retire. During its May 13 meeting, the Board of Education appointed Susan Stearns as the district’s next leader of the Transportation Department. Stearns comes to F-M with 25 years of experience, and has worked as …
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The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education appointed two new assistant principals during its May 13 meeting. Shaena Brasz will fill the role at Wellwood Middle School, as current Assistant Principal Alexis Thorpe has been appointed Principal of Fayetteville Elementary School, and Tom Cheevers will assist principals across all three F-M elementary schools. “We are excited to …
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On May 21, Fayetteville-Manlius School District voters: Approved the district’s $111 million 2024-25 budget proposal Approved a $15.4 million capital improvement project Approved the purchase of six new buses Approved of an ex-officio student board member Elected three board of education members Approved 2 public library budget proposals The budget proposition passed with 61.9% voter …
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An Eagle Hill Middle School student is headed to the New York State qualifier for the National Civics Bee after placing in the local qualifier in March. Anika Das participated in the regional Civics Bee in Rochester, taking home a second place win. The competition consisted of multiple choice quizzes and verbal arguments about civics …
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Fayetteville-Manlius School District students in grades 5-12 will have another opportunity to participate in a confidential survey that will ultimately assist administrators to gauge students’ perceptions of the school climate. During the week of May 20, participating students will complete a questionnaire that prompts them to evaluate their perspective of school engagement, safety and environment. …
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When high school teacher Jensen Bergman learned that the Friends Forever Animal Rescue in Pennellville, NY was looking for help building some projects for their shelter, he knew his students would be eager to help. “I had several students tell me that this was their favorite project this year, and that they are really proud …
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Several FMHS students are being honored for their artwork. Two students have won awards in the Storrs All High Art Show and two students have won awards in the CNY Art Guild 2024 High School Senior Art Show & Competition. The annual Storrs All High Art Show is open to students in grades 9-12 in …
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‘Tis the season for spring cleaning, and if you’re looking to get rid of a band instrument you aren’t using anymore, you’re in luck! The Fayetteville-Manlius School District Music Department is hosting its annual instrument sale on Saturday, May 18. The sale will take place from 8:30-11 a.m. in the Wellwood Middle School cafeteria, located …
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