FMHS Jazz Ensemble earns top honors at Regional Jazz Festival

The high school Jazz Ensemble hit all the right notes at this year’s Fonda-Fultonville Jazz Festival, earning top honors and impressing both judges and audiences. The regional festival, held on February 13, included performances from 22 high school jazz ensembles from across the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region. F-M students achieved perfect scores from all …

BOE appoints Eagle Hill Middle School and Mott Road Elementary School principals for 2025-26 school year, removing interim from their titles

During its March 24 meeting, the F-M Board of Education appointed Dr. Karen Liparulo as principal of Eagle Hill Middle School for the 2025-26 school year. Dr. Liparulo has been serving as Eagle Hill’s Interim Principal since December of 2024.  “I am absolutely thrilled and honored to continue leading Eagle Hill Middle School,” said Dr. …

Middle school students take top spots at Science Olympiad

Teams of middle school students from both Eagle Hill and Wellwood competed in the Regional Science Olympiad tournament on March 8 in North Syracuse. Out of 15 total teams competing, Eagle Hill and Wellwood ended the day in first and second place overall! Eagle Hill’s Science Olympiad team had been preparing since November. Coach Rachel …

F-M students raise more than $140,000 for Camp Good Days

Fayetteville-Manlius High School students wrapped up their annual Dance Marathon fundraiser over the weekend, raising a total of $145,021.39 for Camp Good Days and Special Times. Each fall, a new group of MCs (masters of ceremonies) is chosen from the senior class. Those students are charged with raising awareness and money for Camp Good Days. …

FMHS students showcase research skills in local History Day Competition

Fayetteville-Manlius High School students dominated the 2025 Central New York History Day Competition, as 15 students were chosen to advance to the state competition. The annual regional event took place on March 15 at OCM BOCES, hosted by the Onondaga Historical Association. Students from F-M, Solvay, and Chittenango entered projects focusing on this year’s theme: …

Board of Education appoints Enders Road Elementary School Principal for the 2025-26 school year

During its March 10 meeting, the Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education appointed Dustin Verga as Enders Road Elementary School Principal. The decision follows a December announcement from current principal Dr. Debbie Capri that she will retire in June. “I am honored to join the Fayetteville-Manlius community and I look forward to building connections with our students, …

Eagle Hill team secures Onondaga County Math League win

The Eagle Hill Math League is celebrating a first place finish following the annual Onondaga County Math Competition! Each year, teachers from across the county host a total of 5 meets in which students from various schools work to solve challenging math problems. The competition is for 7th and 8th grade students, and team and …

Board of Education approves 2025-26 school calendar

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District calendar for 2025-26 is now available. The Board of Education approved the calendar during its March 10 meeting, setting school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. As school events are sometimes rescheduled throughout the school year, the district no longer produces a 12-month printed …

Superintendent Search

The Board of Education has started its search for the next Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District Superintendent of Schools. Updates on the superintendent search will be discussed during F-M Board of Education meetings. Potential candidates should fill out the application found on the OCM BOCES website, located here. News Headlines | How to Participate | Frequently …

Board of Education petition packets available at F-M District Office

On May 20, 2025, Fayetteville-Manlius voters will choose three district residents to serve on the F-M Board of Education for a three-year term. The F-M Board of Education is made up of nine school district residents elected by voters. Each board member is elected to a three-year term. Board members are not financially compensated. The …

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