Category: District News
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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 of students
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Students in F-M HOSA Chapter earn medals during Spring Leadership Conference
Competitive events at the spring conference vary based on student-interest, but all are in specialized healthcare fields, such as public health, medical spelling and reading, and human growth and development. 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
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F-M students excel on National Latin Exam
More than 80 Fayetteville-Manlius students studying Latin received awards on the National Latin Exam in 2025, including one who earned a perfect score. The exam was administered in March and is taken by more than 100,000 students in all 50 states and 20 other countries. F-M High School Awards – HS Gold | HS Silver
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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
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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
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