F-M voters approve $116 million budget

On May 20, Fayetteville-Manlius School District voters: Approved the district’s $116 million 2025-26 budget proposal Approved the bus purchase proposition  Elected three board of education members Approved 2 public library budget proposals The budget proposition passed with 63.3% voter approval; 1,198 yes votes and 695 no votes. The district received 148 absentee ballots. Proposition Results …

Eagle Hill students donate more than 100 loaves of bread to the Syracuse Rescue Mission

Eagle Hill fifth and sixth graders combined math, science, and reading all while putting their baking skills to the test! The students participated in King Arthur Baking Company’s Bake For Good program, which encourages students to share baked goods as an act of kindness. Students began the process by watching a live bread baking demonstration …

Students in F-M HOSA Chapter earn medals during Spring Leadership Conference

The Fayetteville-Manlius HOSA Chapter took home several awards at the Spring Leadership Conference in April. HOSA is a student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services. It aims to empower students to become future health professionals by promoting career opportunities in the health industry. Competitive events …

Search is underway for new Superintendent of Schools; share your opinion in survey, open through May 9

As the search for the next Fayetteville-Manlius Superintendent of Schools continues, the Board of Education has approved a survey intended to gather input from district stakeholders. Community members, parents/guardians, staff, and students are invited to help the Board in sharing desirable attributes and qualities of a future candidate. The questions in the online survey, open …

Five candidates running for board of education; three seats available

On May 20, district residents will elect three members to the Fayetteville-Manlius School District Board of Education. The individuals elected will each serve three-year terms. 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 the community’s children. It …

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 …

Reroofing to begin at F-M District Office during spring break; Office will remain open

The F-M District Office will undergo a partial roof replacement during the week of spring break, April 14 to April 18. The District Office will remain open during the construction, which is expected to be complete before school resumes on April 21. The work is part of the $15.4 million capital project approved by voters …

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 …

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