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 …

Students in F-M HOSA Chapter earn medals during Spring Leadership Conference

The Fayetteville-Manlius HOSA Chapter took home several awards at the Spring Leadership Conference in April. HOSA is a student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services. It aims to empower students to become future health professionals by promoting career opportunities in the health industry. Competitive events …

Search is underway for new Superintendent of Schools; share your opinion in survey, open through May 9

As the search for the next Fayetteville-Manlius Superintendent of Schools continues, the Board of Education has approved a survey intended to gather input from district stakeholders. Community members, parents/guardians, staff, and students are invited to help the Board in sharing desirable attributes and qualities of a future candidate. The questions in the online survey, open …

Five candidates running for board of education; three seats available

On May 20, district residents will elect three members to the Fayetteville-Manlius School District Board of Education. The individuals elected will each serve three-year terms. The board is the official policy-making body of the school district. It is responsible for carrying out the laws and regulations pertaining to the education of the community’s children. It …

Several F-M students win awards at CNY Science & Engineering Fair

Fayetteville-Manlius students are celebrating a strong showing following the 2025 Central New York Science and Engineering Fair Competition, held on March 30 at the Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) in Syracuse. From FMHS, sophomores Laila Duggal and Yusuf Ay and senior Deniz Gursoy won several awards. From Eagle Hill Middle School, Meenakshi Thangadurai, Makizh …

F-M High School students inducted into National Technical Honor Society

Nine Fayetteville-Manlius High School students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) for their outstanding achievements in OCM BOCES’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) and New Vision programs. NTHS recognizes students who excel in career and technical education, which emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, real-world applications and career-specific training, according to the honor society’s …

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