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  • Universal prekindergarten registration to open Jan. 5

    The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is gearing up for its 2026-27 universal prekindergarten program.  Families interested in registering their children for the district’s universal prekindergarten (UPK) program may begin submitting applications on Jan. 5. Forms are available on the district website or may be picked up at the district office, located at 8199 E. Seneca Turnpike


  • Transportation study to aid in finalizing 2026-27 school start times

    A key part of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s plan to adjust its schools’ start times will be the findings of a transportation efficiency study currently underway.  On Dec. 8, the F-M Board of Education approved a $17,000 consulting agreement with Transportation Advisory Services in Pittsford. The study will focus on three key areas: “We wanted


  • F-M considers school start times and bell schedule adjustments

    In fall 2026, the Fayetteville-Manlius School District will be making slight adjustments to its schools’ dismissal and arrival schedules.  “We have been discussing school start times for a long time and feel we are ready to move forward with some incremental adjustments that will position us well in the future if the state mandates sweeping


  • Eagle Hill breaks school ticket record with The Lion King Jr.

    Eagle Hill Middle School Drama Club proudly presented The Lion King Jr. over three days in November after two and a half months of rehearsals. All that hard work paid off, this year’s production broke the all-time school record with 1,707 tickets sold! The show was brought to life by 89 talented student performers from


  • Upcoming student survey: what families need to know

    Dear F-M Parents/Guardians, We thank you for being our valued partners as we work together to educate your children in our district. As you may know, building life skills and supporting student mental health and wellness is an important part of the work we do with students every day. We believe student voice plays a


  • Board of Education to update 2025-26 District Wide School Safety Plan in January

    At their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, the Board of Education reviewed updates made to the 2025-26 District Wide Safety Plan. The changes are related to automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment and school safety training as part of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans. These changes are in accordance with Desha’s Law which was signed by


  • F-M students earn top honors in annual Bousquet Holstein Photography Contest

    Fayetteville-Manlius High School seniors taking AP 2D Design recently earned first, second, and third place in the 2025 Bousquet Holstein High School Photography Contest. The regional competition drew more than 180 entries from students across Central New York. F-M had five finalists in this year’s competition.  Congratulations to: For 17 years, Bousquet Holstein has sponsored


  • F-M High School to present The Skin of Our Teeth

    Fayetteville-Manlius High School and Thespian Troupe #98 are excited to invite the community to attend the upcoming play, The Skin of Our Teeth. It will be brought to life by nearly 60 students and 10 faculty members. The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder features the Antrobus family, representing all of humanity, who survives


  • District will begin using new board management website on Nov. 10

    The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is enhancing how the community can access Board of Education information. Beginning Monday, Nov. 10, the district will transition from its current platform, BoardDocs, to a new and improved system called Community.  The new website will serve as a one-stop shop for all Board of Education resources, offering a more streamlined,


  • F-M follows Portrait of a Graduate developments, is prepared to support stakeholders through transition

    The Fayetteville-Manlius School District has been closely monitoring the development of the New York State Education Department’s Portrait of a Graduate. The New York State Board of Regents officially adopted the framework during its July 2025 meeting. The Portrait of a Graduate is the Education Department’s comprehensive vision to transform public education in the state