Category: Archive
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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
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Board adopts proposed budget; community vote scheduled for May 19
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District Board of Education adopted a $122,496,620 budget proposal for the 2026-27 school year that would maintain current student programming and services and carry a tax levy increase at the district’s calculated levy limit. “This budget proposal supports the district’s vision and aligns with our strategic plan,” Superintendent Magda Parvey said. “With
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Join us for Parent Council on May 1 to discuss the proposed 2026-27 budget
Fayetteville-Manlius School District parents, guardians and caregivers are invited to attend the next Parent Council meeting on Friday, May 1. Parent Council meetings serve as community focus groups in which attendees are asked to share their opinions on predetermined topics. The May 1 meeting will focus on the proposed 2026-27 school budget, which was recently
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F-M students excel at National Latin Exam, one student earns a perfect score
More than 80 Fayetteville-Manlius students have received awards on the National Latin Exam in 2026, including one who earned a perfect score. The National Latin Exam, sponsored by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League, is a multiple-choice test with a time limit of 45 minutes, offered to students on eight levels.
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Board of education to hold pilot listening session
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education wants to hear what’s on your mind. On May 7, board members will host a pilot listening session for students, staff, parents andcommunity members to share their thoughts directly with members of the board. The listeningsession reflects the board’s commitment to strengthening community engagement, increasingtransparency and providing additional channels for
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Students are inducted into National Technical Honor Society
A group of F-M High School seniors were among 155 students recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). OCM BOCES welcomed districts and families from across the region for the Induction Ceremony at SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College on Tuesday, April 14. Students were awarded certificates and presented with cords by Career
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Early, absentee, and military voting application deadlines
On May 19, Fayetteville-Manlius voters will decide on the annual school budget, other propositions, and fill three seats on the board of education. Voter Eligibility Voters must be citizens of the United States, 18 years or older, and a resident of the school district for at least 30 days prior to May 19, 2026. Early
Recent Headlines
- Juniors win special awards at New York State History Day Competition
- F-M Band Instrument Sale scheduled for May 16
- May 19 ballot to include vehicle purchase proposition
- Community invited to participate in Superintendent Office Hours on May 4
- Board adopts proposed budget; community vote scheduled for May 19