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Construction kicks into high gear at all F-M schools this summer

Next week, construction crews will begin setting up equipment and materials outside of Eagle Hill and Wellwood middle schools in preparation for partial roof replacements taking place this summer. The work to address critical aging infrastructure needs at both middle schools is part of the $15.4 million capital project approved by voters in May 2024. The …

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Fourth graders step into the past during annual walking field trip

Fayetteville-Manlius School District fourth graders capped off their year of social studies curriculum with the annual Fayetteville Historical Walking Field Trip. The engaging, place-based learning experience brings local history to life, allowing students to explore how geography, industry, and civic life have shaped their community. “It is not only an engaging and educational experience for …

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UPDATE: District begins updated lead testing

Updated June 12 The Fayetteville-Manlius School District started its next round of district-wide water testing, checking outlets used for drinking and cooking to make sure they comply with New York State’s requirements for lead in drinking water. NYS districts are required to test all buildings by December, 2025. F-M began its building tests in May …

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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Testing the limits: third graders build wind-resistant structures alongside Feldmeier engineer

Third graders at Fayetteville Elementary learned first-hand how weather and climate impacts their lives by competing in an engineering challenge.  The goal was to teach students how humans can reduce impact from natural hazards through design. An engineer from Feldmeier Equipment was on hand to show students the importance of various structural design elements on …

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Elementary students take part in F-M’s disability awareness program “WALDO”

Fayetteville-Manlius School District students recently gained insight on what it’s like to navigate a world that wasn’t built for them. Fourth grade students at Fayetteville Elementary School and third grade students at Enders Elementary School took part in the “We All Learn Differently Olympics” (WALDO). This awareness program aims to give students a glimpse into …

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F-M to pilot new ELA literacy programs for the 2024-25 school year

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District will begin piloting two literacy programs in some K-6 classrooms this fall in an effort to improve literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment for all students.  The decision was made following a comprehensive literacy review conducted in partnership with OCM BOCES, and culminated with a presentation to the Board of Education. The …

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2024-25 Fayetteville Elementary School supply lists are now available

The lists of supplies below are tentative; placement letters with specific lists will be sent out at the end of August. Printable list | Every grade level | Kindergarten | First grade | Second grade | Third grade | Fourth grade Every grade level Backpack Art smock Small healthy snack daily Water bottle (back to …

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