Facility projects completed at Enders Road and Fayetteville elementary schools

This fall, building upgrades to enhance security measures and improve ventilation were completed at two Fayetteville-Manlius School District elementary schools. At Fayetteville Elementary School, the ventilation system was upgraded, including the installation of an air conditioning system to create more comfortable, learner-friendly spaces and improve indoor air quality. A new “storefront” security entrance was added …

F-M senior to be recognized as a 2023 Red Cross Real Hero

Fayetteville-Manlius senior Katrina Hutz is being celebrated by the Red Cross for her extraordinary fundraising and awareness efforts. Katrina will be awarded during the Red Cross’ Real Heroes Event on Wednesday, Dec. 6th, where she will receive the Youth Good Samaritan Hero Award. “I am honored to be receiving this award and I am so …

Fayetteville Elementary hosts “We All Learn Differently Olympics”

Everybody learns differently. That’s the message behind Fayetteville Elementary School’s WALDO event, which fourth graders experienced in early November.  The “We All Learn Differently Olympics” encompassed two days. The first included a panel of speakers who spoke with students about their own experiences, shared videos, and answered questions.  “The videos provided our students with real …

District to conduct student climate survey in mid-November

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 weeks of Nov. 13 and 20, participating students will complete a questionnaire that prompts them to evaluate their perspective of school engagement, safety and environment. This survey will …

District urges vigilance amid recent sextortion cases

Dear Fayetteville-Manlius parents and guardians,  The district has been made aware of at least two recent sextortion cases in which school-aged children in the Town of Manlius were targeted outside of school via social media. The cases are currently being investigated by law enforcement officials, according to the Town of Manlius Police Department. By definition, …

F-M high schoolers to perform “Clue” Nov. 16-18, Eagle Hill to perform “Elf Jr.”

F-M High Schoolers are preparing to put on a classic whodunnit! Tickets for fall play “Clue” are now on sale.  “Clue,” based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for …

Spelling success: F-M students move on to regional spelling bee

The annual Fayetteville-Manlius Oral Spelling Bee came down to a nearly 15 minute head-to-head battle between Sven Chiroiu-Gozman and Avya Mangla. The final word: horticulture, which Avya spelled to take first place. Sven, Adalyn Thibodeaux, and Madeline Howes Hanlin rounded out the top four contestants. In total, 25 students from both Eagle Hill and Wellwood …

Two F-M students reach highest level of youth orchestra program

Two Fayetteville-Manlius students are celebrating a major musical accomplishment. Mia Sakonju and Shreya Bhattacharya are members of the 2023-24 Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra, the highest-level youth orchestra in The Hochstein School’s four-tier youth orchestra program. Students compete annually for a seat in the orchestra. Once accepted, they perform professional pieces in at least three concerts …

District adapts amid nationwide milk carton shortage

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is adapting its cafeteria drink options due to a national shortage of half-pint milk cartons. The district’s milk vendor said the shortage will likely impact milk delivery through January or February. Right now, F-M’s Food Service Department is working on different solutions. The plan is to purchase water bottles to replace …

Touchdown! Heartwarming moment on the field is a win for everyone

The F-M JV football team planned a special play during their final home game of the season. They practiced prior to game day, and looped in their opponents, Baldwinsville. The goal: get Noah Dickinson into the game, and hand him the ball.  Noah has down syndrome, and this is his second year on the JV …

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