Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced her proposed 2024 Executive Budget that provides a $3.1 billion increase in state education funding for the 2023-24 school year and continues the effort to fully fund Foundation Aid by 2024. Gov. Hochul’s budget allocates $34.5 billion in total education aid. This investment fully phases in Foundation Aid, which is …
In an effort to earn a local competition’s top honors, several Fayetteville-Manlius High School students recently stepped back in time. Three Fayetteville-Manlius High School students recently participated in the regional National History Day contest, which was held March 18 at Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES in Liverpool. The local competition, dubbed Central New York History Day, marks the …
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In honor of their commitment to helping local children whose lives have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis, Fayetteville-Manlius High School students recently spent more than six hours on the dance floor. The annual Fayetteville-Manlius High School Dance Marathon fundraiser – or “DM” as it’s referred to on campus – recently raised $124,020, which will …
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Fayetteville-Manlius School District parents, guardians and caregivers are invited to attend an upcoming presentation led by professional speaker, comedian and best-selling author Matt Bellace, Ph.D. On March 22, Bellace will present “Supporting Teens in Reducing Their Stress (And Ours)” at F-M High School. During the hour-long program, attendees can expect to learn more about adolescent …
The 2023-24 school year calendar for the Fayetteville-Manlius School District is now available. At its March 13 meeting, the F-M Board of Education approved the calendar, setting school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. Because school events are sometimes rescheduled throughout the school year, the district no longer …
This Thursday, Fayetteville-Manlius High School musicians will share the stage for a special concert. F-M High School Band Night, which is set for 7 p.m. March 16, will feature performances by Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Collective and Jazz Combo. The show will also feature the world premiere of “Full of Time,” a …
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The final push is on! With this year’s Fayetteville-Manlius High School Dance Marathon event approaching, students are working hard to ensure the annual fundraiser is a success. For more than 30 years, F-M students have been participating in this fundraiser, which spans several months and in March culminates with a schoolwide event – also known …
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The next meeting of the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District Advisory Council for Special Education will be 5:30 p.m. March 2, in Wellwood Middle School’s library. All parents and guardians of special education students are welcome to attend the meeting, which will include a presentation by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. The purpose of …
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On May 16, Fayetteville-Manlius voters will choose three district residents to serve on the F-M Board of Education from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Residents must collect 71 signatures from qualified school district voters to be placed on the ballot. Petitions, which will be available March 1, must be filed by 5 p.m. …
Fayetteville-Manlius High School’s drama students will present “The Little Mermaid,” the musical adaptation of Disney’s fantasy animated film of the same name. Performances will take place in F-M High School’s auditorium, located in House 1, 8201 E. Seneca Turnpike, Manlius, on the following dates and times: March 3 at 7 p.m. March 4 at 2 …
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