Update: A message regarding a Wellwood social media post

Update: A home visit was made by school administration and the school information resource officer (SIRO). The SIRO conducted a thorough threat assessment and secured the student’s cell phone as evidence. It appears the threat was posted to social media over a week ago, but was not reported to school administration until yesterday, May 23. …

F-M student-athletes compete in local Special Olympics

On Thursday, May 18, 40 Fayetteville-Manlius students competed in the Special Olympics at Cicero-North Syracuse (C-NS) High School Athletic Complex. A Parade of Athletes kickstarted the celebration and was followed by a full day of athletic competitions which included running, jumping, and throwing. F-M students came prepared for friendly competition, having trained with our occupational …

Parent Council to meet Thursday, June 1

Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s Parent Council plans to meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 1 at the F-M District Office and virtually via Zoom. The meeting serves as a Superintendent Coffee, which is an opportunity for attendees to ask district-related questions, provide feedback and share concerns. Questions do not have to pertain to a particular topic …

Voters to decide on diesel bus purchases as district continues preparing for electric

On Tuesday, May 16, Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents will decide on a school bus purchasing proposition. If the bus purchasing proposition is defeated, no new buses, diesel or electric, will be purchased by the district. The proposition asks voters to authorize the purchase of six diesel school buses and if approved, the state would reimburse …

Board of education to hold special meeting Tuesday, May 16

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District Board of Education plans to meet 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, in the library at Fayetteville Elementary School. Upon calling to order, the board will be immediately entering executive session. Agenda 1. Opening Items 1.01 Call to Order 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Appointment of Clerk Pro Tem 1.04 Approval/Revision of …

District to conduct student climate survey for grades 5-12

Fayetteville-Manlius School District students in grades 5-12 will have the opportunity to participate in a confidential survey to gauge students’ perceptions of the school climate. During the week of May 15, participating students will complete a questionnaire that prompts them to evaluate their perspective of school engagement, safety and environment. This survey will help district …

May 16 ballot includes school bus purchase proposition

A proposition on this year’s school budget and board of education election ballot will ask voters to authorize the purchase of six school buses as part of the district’s long-term replacement plan. The buses include five 71-passenger buses and one wheelchair accessible 56-passenger bus. The total purchase would not exceed $1,182,121. This proposition is not …

Musical artist checks in with F-M French students

To learn more about the life, struggles and aspirations of an emerging hip hop star, a group of Fayetteville-Manlius High School students went straight to the source. On April 11, members of the F-M High School French Club got to virtually hang with Vancouver-based bilingual soul artist and “femcee” (female emcee) Missy D, who joined …

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