Category: District Highlights
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Wellwood hosts speaker in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
“One thing that stood out to me was the role everyone played. If one person decided to not help them, would they ever be saved? The idea of one little thing goes a long way is awesome,” shared a Wellwood student. Wellwood Middle School recently welcomed a guest speaker in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance
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2026-27 Kindergarten registration is open
Calling all parents and guardians of children who will be in the Class of 2039: The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is ready to get them registered! “Kindergarten registration is always an exciting time of year,” said Melissa Corbin, F-M’s Executive Director of Early Childhood and Human Resources. “We are excited to meet our new families and officially
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F-M students compete in FIRST LEGO League competition
The Eagle Hill Stingers and Wellwood RoboHornets recently competed in OCM BOCES’ FIRST LEGO League competition held at Roxboro Road Middle School. They were among 270 students representing 27 teams and 12 school districts. Students in grades 4-8 designed, built, and coded their own LEGO robots, then cheered them on as they tackled a series
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Cake or clay: Student projects yield mouthwatering results
You could imagine exactly how the plate of fluffy pancakes smothered in syrup with a pat of butter and blueberries on top would taste and smell—if they were actual food and not a clay sculpture. Each year, Mary DeBlois challenges her eighth grade art elective students to create a large-scale ceramic project. This year, the
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Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education Appoints Dr. Magda Parvey as Next Superintendent of Schools
Experienced Educational Leader to Begin in Spring 2026 The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education voted tonight to appoint Dr. Magda Parvey as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Parvey brings over 20 years of educational leadership experience, including 13 years in central office administration, and is expected to begin her tenure in the spring. Additional
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Hispanic Honor Society welcomes newest members
Forty-eight Fayetteville-Manlius School District students recently joined the Fayetteville-Manlius Hispanic Honor Society, Joaquín Sorolla Chapter, which is made up of students who have a deep interest in the Spanish language and high academic achievement throughout high school in their Spanish courses. Students who are inducted into the society pledge to do the following: Past events
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F-M music teacher supports students as NYSSMA Orchestra Chairperson
F-M High School music teacher Peter Guarino recently volunteered to serve as Orchestra Chairperson for the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) 89th annual Conference All-State in Rochester. Guarino was among ten Chairpersons to help lead elite student musicians, including twelve from F-M. The students rehearsed and performed at venues like the Eastman Theatre
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Universal prekindergarten registration to open Jan. 5
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is gearing up for its 2026-27 universal prekindergarten program. Families interested in registering their children for the district’s universal prekindergarten (UPK) program may begin submitting applications on Jan. 5. Registration and other required forms are available on the district website or may be picked up at the district office, located at
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F-M production wins four festival awards
F-M High School’s production of The Skin of Our Teeth has won four awards including Overall Superior Production at the New York Thespian One Act Festival. The school thespian honor society, Thespian Troupe #98, submitted the first full act of the fall play to the festival for consideration. The competition accepts online submissions throughout the
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Transportation study to aid in finalizing 2026-27 school start times
A key part of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s plan to adjust its schools’ start times will be the findings of a transportation efficiency study currently underway. On Dec. 8, the F-M Board of Education approved a $17,000 consulting agreement with Transportation Advisory Services in Pittsford. The study will focus on three key areas: “We wanted