Category: Archive
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District to add high school to Universal Free School Meals Program
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is moving forward with enrolling its high school in New York State’s Universal Free School Meals Program for the 2026-27 school year. “We recognize that some of our families are struggling financially right now as the costs of everything from groceries to gas have been increasing, and if we can provide
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Spanish students excel on National Spanish Exam
Congratulations to the Fayetteville-Manlius High School Spanish students who attained national recognition for their performance on the 2025-26 National Spanish Examinations. Many students participated in this national competition. A total of 14 Gold, 15 Silver and 15 Bronze medals were earned along with 39 Honorable Mentions. Students were taught by Spanish teachers, Melanie Campitello, Stephanie
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Voters to decide May 19 on library propositions
On May 19, when Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents vote on the proposed 2026-27 school budget, they will also have the opportunity to vote on two library propositions: one to levy and collect a tax in the amount of $2,172,035 for the Fayetteville Free Library and the other to levy and collect a tax in the
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Middle school Science Olympiad teams compete at state level
A group of 30 Fayetteville-Manlius School District middle school students spent the past eight months preparing for the chance to participate in the New York State Science Olympiad Tournament, and their hard work paid off. In March, both Eagle Hill and Wellwood middle schools had teams compete at the Regional Science Olympiad Division B competition
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Budget hearing set for May 11; budget vote is May 19
When Fayetteville-Manlius School District voters go to the polls on May 19, they will be asked to consider the district’s $122 million 2026-27 budget proposal, elect three board of education members and approve two other propositions. District-related Propositions Library Propositions New York state education law allows libraries to place a funding proposition on school district
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FIRST Lego League elementary teams compete regionally
Fayetteville-Manlius fourth graders recently competed in a FIRST Lego League regional competition for grades K-5. It was hosted by OCM BOCES at their offices in Liverpool. The goal was to give young students the opportunity to participate in hands-on STEM challenges using Lego technology. The theme, “unearthed,” challenged students to learn about archeology and how
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Juniors win special awards at New York State History Day Competition
A group of Fayetteville-Manlius High School students made their mark in the present by immersing themselves in the past, with four students receiving awards at the state level. Ten students, coached by social studies teachers Kristina Jeanneret and Justin Polly, brought seven projects to the New York State History Day Competition hosted at SUNY Oneonta
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F-M Band Instrument Sale scheduled for May 16
Do you have a band instrument not currently being used? The F-M music department is inviting community members and alumni to sell instruments to middle school families for school use. The event will take place on Saturday, May 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Wellwood Middle School cafeteria. Various vendors will also
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May 19 ballot to include vehicle purchase proposition
On May 19, when voters go to the polls to vote on the Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s 2026-27 proposed school budget, they will also decide on the purchase of several student transportation vehicles at a total cost not to exceed $1,529,830. The district will be asking voters for permission to purchase: The buses are replacing older
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Community invited to participate in Superintendent Office Hours on May 4
Dr. Magda Parvey, Superintendent of Schools, is continuing to host Office Hours across the district. The next session will take place on Monday, May 4 between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Mott Road Elementary School Library. Parents/guardians and the F-M community are invited to take part in these open-ended meetings, which are held