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  • Board of Education approves 2025-26 school calendar

    The Fayetteville-Manlius School District calendar for 2025-26 is now available. The Board of Education approved the calendar during its March 10 meeting, setting school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. As school events are sometimes rescheduled throughout the school year, the district no longer produces a 12-month printed


  • Board of Education petition packets available at F-M District Office

    On May 20, 2025, Fayetteville-Manlius voters will choose three district residents to serve on the F-M Board of Education for a three-year term. The F-M Board of Education is made up of nine school district residents elected by voters. Each board member is elected to a three-year term. Board members are not financially compensated. The


  • Calendar change: Half-day June 25 and 26 for students in grades UPK-8

    Fayetteville-Manlius School District administrators have finalized the schedule for the last week of classes for the 2024-25 school year. On June 25 and June 26, students in grades UPK-8 will follow a half-day schedule. Students in grades UPK-4 will be dismissed at 11:35 a.m., and grades 5-8 will be dismissed at 10:40 a.m.


  • FMHS Musical Theatre Presents “The Prom: School Edition” starting Friday, March 7

    The Fayetteville-Manlius High School Musical Theatre program is proud to announce its upcoming production of “The Prom: School Edition,” a vibrant show that highlights the importance of kindness, solidarity, and standing up for one another in challenging times. This reimagined version of the acclaimed Broadway musical offers engaging entertainment that speaks to the heart of


  • Two students qualify for The Post Standard Final Regional Spelling Bee

    Two F-M middle school students will compete in The Post-Standard | syracuse.com Final Regional Bee. Wellwood student Hazel Bazzano and Eagle Hill student Nikhil Jasti both received high scores on the Regional Qualifier-level online test, securing their spots in the Final Regional Bee. Hazel and Nikhil are 2 of 20 students from regional schools who


  • Creativity shines at F-M; students bring home more than 100 Scholastic Art Awards

    Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District students were recently recognized with a total of 144 awards in the 2025 Central New York Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. In total, 4,555 pieces were submitted and judges selected the top 1,300 works to win awards in 17 categories. The Scholastic Art Awards are the nation’s longest-running and


  • Eleven varsity teams earn scholar-athlete recognition

    The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently recognized several Fayetteville-Manlius School District athletic teams as part of its winter 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 on a


  • F-M parents/guardians asked to complete digital equity survey

    The following letter was sent to F-M parents/guardians via email: Dear parents/guardians, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is requesting internet and technology information to provide funding for school districts depending on the needs of the families. The ultimate goal is for NYSED to provide funding to those districts where families do not have


  • Board of Education appoints consultant to help with search for new superintendent

    The Board of Education has started the search for the next Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District Superintendent of Schools. “We want to stay aligned, focused, and thoughtful to make sure we make the best decision for the district, and most importantly for our students and taxpayers,” explained Board of Education President Sarah Fitzgerald.  In September, Superintendent


  • Universal Pre-K lottery registration for 2025-26 school year is open

    Families who are interested in enrolling their child in Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for the 2024-25 school year can now submit a registration form for the registration lottery. Registrations can be submitted online or in hard copy.  To submit a registration online, find the registration link and instructions on the district’s registration