Author: nancy.cole
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A note from the Board as Dr. Parvey begins her work in F-M
To Our Fayetteville-Manlius Community, Selecting a new superintendent is arguably the most consequential decision any Board of Education will make, and we did not take a single step lightly. Getting here took work, care, and a deep commitment to this community. We are parents of children in our classrooms, on our sports fields, and on
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2026-27 school calendar approved
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District calendar for 2026-27 is now available. The Board of Education approved the calendar during its March 9 meeting, setting school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. As school events are sometimes rescheduled throughout the school year, the district no longer produces a 12-month printed
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School board petitions are now available
Nominating petitions are now available for community members interested in vying for a seat on the Fayetteville-Manlius School District Board of Education. The board is the official policy-making body of the school district. It is responsible for carrying out the laws and regulations pertaining to the education of children living within the district. On May
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Preliminary budget preserves programs and services
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is finalizing a preliminary 2026-27 budget that preserves all current student programs and services. To do so, the district is anticipating using about $4 million of its fund balance, which is like a savings account, to balance expenditures and revenues. That is not a sustainable solution, said Brad Corbin, F-M’s Assistant
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F-M High School to present ‘Newsies’ in March
Tickets are now on sale for Fayetteville-Manlius High School’s production of “NEWSIES!” More than 100 high school students are involved in the performance, serving as members of the cast, pit orchestra and technical team. Shows will take place in the high school auditorium on March 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and March
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F-M’s policies regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Dear Fayetteville-Manlius school community, As we continue to hear more about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the state and nation, the district felt it was important to share related information about district policies and procedures. At F-M, we strive to ensure all students and staff feel safe and supported as integral parts of
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2026-27 Kindergarten registration is open
Calling all parents and guardians of children who will be in the Class of 2039: The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is ready to get them registered! “Kindergarten registration is always an exciting time of year,” said Melissa Corbin, F-M’s Executive Director of Early Childhood and Human Resources. “We are excited to meet our new families and officially
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Board to discuss long-range planning at Feb. 2 workshop
As Fayetteville-Manlius School District officials are considering what building projects need to be tackled next, they are also weighing if they should be approaching their long-range planning and construction projects differently. The F-M Board of Education plans to meet at 6 p.m. Feb 2 in the Eagle Hill Middle School auditorium to be updated on
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Dr. Magda Parvey on Channel 9: A Conversation with F-M’s Next Superintendent
Yesterday, Dr. Magda Parvey, Fayetteville-Manlius’ next superintendent, joined Board of Education President Sarah Fitzgerald for an interview on Channel 9. In the conversation, Dr. Parvey shares what drew her to F-M, her belief in putting students at the center of decision-making, and her approach to leadership as she prepares to join the community. Sarah Fitzgerald
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District is preparing for possible remote instruction days
An early, snowy, and cold winter has prompted the Fayetteville-Manlius School District to begin preparing for the possibility of remote instruction days if the district must use more emergency closure days than were built into the school calendar. “We all know that winter in the Syracuse area can be long and challenging to predict because