F-M voters approve $116 million budget

On May 20, Fayetteville-Manlius School District voters: Approved the district’s $116 million 2025-26 budget proposal Approved the bus purchase proposition  Elected three board of education members Approved 2 public library budget proposals The budget proposition passed with 63.3% voter approval; 1,198 yes votes and 695 no votes. The district received 148 absentee ballots. Proposition Results …

All twelve spring varsity teams earn scholar-athlete recognition

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently recognized all twelve of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s spring varsity athletic teams as part of its Scholar-Athlete program. At the end of each sports season, NYSPHSAA recognizes student-athletes and teams that have achieved academic success. To receive a NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete team award, 75 percent …

Photography students partner with local small businesses to capture success

If promotional photos for local businesses happen to catch your eye, there’s a chance it’s the work of Fayetteville-Manlius High School students. New this year, photography students have had the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience by partnering with six local small businesses – Manlius Cinema, Oliver’s Originals, Manlius Supply Co., Mrs. Kelder’s Cakes, A.W. …

F-M High School students score top honors on 2025 National Spanish Examinations

Fayetteville-Manlius High School students studying Spanish received national recognition for their performance on the 2025 National Spanish Examinations. The National Spanish Exam is an online, standardized assessment competition to measure students’ listening, reading and grammar skills in Spanish and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Students in grades 6-12 …

Eagle Hill students donate more than 100 loaves of bread to the Syracuse Rescue Mission

Eagle Hill fifth and sixth graders combined math, science, and reading all while putting their baking skills to the test! The students participated in King Arthur Baking Company’s Bake For Good program, which encourages students to share baked goods as an act of kindness. Students began the process by watching a live bread baking demonstration …

Budget proposal includes capital transfer funds for transportation department project

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s 2025-26 budget proposal includes $1,000,000 in capital transfer funds to complete necessary work at the district transportation center. Capital transfer funds are used for building and/or reconstruction projects of immediate need in many of the district’s buildings or grounds. If voters approve the proposed budget, the district would be authorized to …

May 20 ballot includes school bus purchase proposition

A proposition on this year’s school budget ballot will ask voters to authorize the purchase of 6 school buses and 2 student-transport minivans. The total purchase would not exceed $1,513,315. The buses included in the proposition are diesel and would complete a useful lifespan before the district is required by New York State law to …

District’s budget proposal maintains all student programming and staffing levels

On Tuesday, May 20, Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents will vote on a proposed $116,419,548 budget for the 2025-26 school year, which would maintain all existing student programming, staffing levels, and mental health support resources across all school district buildings. “As a district, our goal remains to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all …

German language greatness: F-M HS students secure several scholarships, awards

Fayetteville-Manlius High School senior Hiro Havey is among eight students nationwide to win a National German Honor Society Post-Graduate Scholarship this year. The American Association of Teachers for German awards cash prizes to students studying German and who intend to continue using the German language after graduation. Hiro is the first F-M student to ever …

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