The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education recently recognized the achievements and contributions of many students, staff and community members, including an outgoing board member. At its June 10 meeting, the board recognized Kim Swanson for her six years of board service. Her term expires June 30, and she opted to not seek re-election to the board. …
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This spring, Enders Road Elementary School students are focusing on how they can help others and “be the change they wish to see in the world.” On May 6-17, students in kindergarten through fourth grade at the Fayetteville-Manlius elementary school participated in the “Enders Road Kindness Challenge” by performing at least one random act of …
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Fayetteville-Manlius High School Library Media Specialist Mary Patroulis has been named a “Super Librarian.” The Central New York School Librarians, an affiliate of New York Library Association – Section for School Libraries (NYLA-SSL), will recognize Patroulis June 14 at an awards banquet. The Soaring With Excellence Super Librarian Award honors librarians in the Central New …
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The National Council of Teachers of English recently recognized three Fayetteville-Manlius High School juniors for their excellence in writing. Cecilia Byer, Sarah Crovella and Kathy Yang each submitted work for the 2019 National Council of Teachers of English Achievement in Writing awards and have been recognized by NCTE with Certificates of Superior Writing. The three …
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During a visit to his former stomping grounds, a broadcasting veteran and former Fayetteville-Manlius High School alumnus shared career insights, tips and knowledge with a group of aspiring student-journalists. On May 13, Miami Heat Executive Director of Broadcasting Ted Ballard (1988) presented to F-M High School’s Advanced Broadcast Journalism class about what it’s like to …
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Fayetteville-Manlius High School students earned a total of 10 gold, 10 silver and 14 bronze medals, along with 31 honorable mentions, on the 2019 National Spanish Examinations. Students were taught by Spanish teachers Melanie Campitello-Chevez, Stephanie Cimino, Chrissie Cioppa, Eva Giacona, Pam Mitchell, Nona Travis and Athena Tzetzis. The National Spanish Examinations are sponsored by …
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Fayetteville-Manlius High School seniors Jacob Gerardi and Matthew Crovella were each recently awarded scholarships for excellence in the study of foreign languages. The Fulvi Student Scholarship Award for Excellence in Foreign Language Study is given to a high school student enrolled in the highest level possible with a foreign language average of 90 or better …
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Whether it’s busting a move to Cotton Eye Joe or running laps around the school, Fayetteville-Manlius elementary students are making extra efforts this month to improve their health and fitness habits. In honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, which is observed during the month of May, and Project All Children Exercising Simultaneously (ACES), …
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An accident that could change a person’s life forever can happen in the blink of an eye. And if the result is a loss of mobility, Move Along, Inc. wants to help. Jeff Wright, the not-for-profit group’s executive director, visited Fayetteville-Manlius High School physical education classes May 16 and 17 to introduce students to wheelchair …
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In March, Fayetteville-Manlius School District French-language students in grades 7-12 participated in the 2019 National French Contest, an online test of students’ listening, reading and grammar skills in French. The test is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, and students in all 50 states and abroad compete against students with similar educational …
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