Category: High School Announcements
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Livestream available for annual commencement ceremony
On Thursday, June 18, Fayetteville-Manlius High School’s Class of 2026 will gather together for a final celebration. Fayetteville-Manlius School District will hold its 73rd annual graduation ceremony at the SRC Arena at Onondaga County Community College in Syracuse at 6:30 p.m. Individuals unable to attend the ceremony may livestream the event on the district’s official…
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Student films chosen to be screened at local film festival
Nine videos created by Fayetteville-Manlius High School students were recently selected and shown at the 2026 Central New York High School Film Festival. Students from across the region submitted more than 100 films to the festival for consideration, and about 48 were chosen to be screened on the night of the festival exhibition, which was…
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Six students earn special awards for high scores on National French Contest exam
Fayetteville-Manlius School District French language students continued a tradition of excellence in the recent National French Contest. Wellwood Middle School and Fayetteville-Manlius High School students in grades 7-12 took in March the online competitive test that is also known as Le Grand Concours and sponsored annually by the American Association of Teachers of French. The…
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Senior awarded national language scholarship
Fayetteville-Manlius High School senior Arthur Souza has been named a recipient of the 2026 American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Exams Senior Scholarship. He will receive a $1,000 award. This national program recognizes exceptional student achievement and language proficiency. It is awarded annually to a small number of top-performing seniors. There are…
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F-M students win poster contest
Congratulations to F-M High School senior Sadye Gitner and Wellwood Middle School seventh-grader Taylor Krueger for winning the Language Educators of Central New York (LECNY) Poster contest for 2026. The poster contest is open to students in grades 6-12 whose teachers are current LECNY members. LECNY is a professional organization made up of language teachers,…
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Spring varsity teams earn scholar-athlete recognition
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently recognized all of Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s spring athletic teams as part of its Spring 2025-26 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% of students…
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F-M students explore, engage, and learn at Micron Day
Some F-M High School students recently participated in Micron Day hosted by Syracuse University. Hundreds of local students in grades 9-12 filled Ensley Athletic Center on Thursday, April 21. The event featured technology, education, and career opportunities. A main highlight was a technology expo with hands-on STEM exhibits. Members of F-M’s Robotics Club were able…
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District to add high school to Universal Free School Meals Program
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is moving forward with enrolling its high school in New York State’s Universal Free School Meals Program for the 2026-27 school year. “We recognize that some of our families are struggling financially right now as the costs of everything from groceries to gas have been increasing, and if we can provide…
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Spanish students excel on National Spanish Exam
Congratulations to the Fayetteville-Manlius High School Spanish students who attained national recognition for their performance on the 2025-26 National Spanish Examinations. Many students participated in this national competition. A total of 14 Gold, 15 Silver and 15 Bronze medals were earned along with 39 Honorable Mentions. Students were taught by Spanish teachers, Melanie Campitello, Stephanie…
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Juniors win special awards at New York State History Day Competition
A group of Fayetteville-Manlius High School students made their mark in the present by immersing themselves in the past, with four students receiving awards at the state level. Ten students, coached by social studies teachers Kristina Jeanneret and Justin Polly, brought seven projects to the New York State History Day Competition hosted at SUNY Oneonta…