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  • Four Fayetteville-Manlius Seniors Advance in National Merit Scholarship Competition

    For Fayetteville-Manlius High School seniors Yusuf Ay, Ananya Deshmane, Lauren Jones and Daniel Ziadini, a test taken during their junior year has opened the door to a national scholarship opportunity. The four students have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program based on their performance on the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship…

  • Fayetteville-Manlius High School Ranks No. 1 in Syracuse Metro Area in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

    U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings place Fayetteville-Manlius High School at No. 1 among public high schools in the Syracuse metro area, according to a recent Syracuse.com report. The high school also earned the No. 78 spot in New York state. The local rankings cover schools across Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties. This recognition…

  • Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District Welcomes New Educators for 2026-27 School Year

    Ahead of the 2026-27 school year, the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District welcomed its newest educators during New Educator Orientation, an opportunity to introduce new staff to the district, its schools, and the community they will serve. Throughout the day, new educators met district administrators, learned about the students that make up the district, and explored…

  • Students Honored at 2026 Gala for the Arts

    Several Fayetteville-Manlius School District students were recently recognized at the 2026 Gala for the Arts, including those who were the first in the state to graduate through a New York state graduation pathway focused on the arts. The exhibition, held at the Everson Museum of Art in downtown Syracuse on June 16, featured artwork by…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Wellwood partners with CNY Adaptive Sports for yearlong Positivity Project

    Each year, Wellwood Middle School students choose a charitable organization to partner with for their Positivity Project, a research-based character education curriculum focused on 24 distinct character strengths. This year, students decided to work with CNY Adaptive Sports, a local organization that aims to enhance the abilities of individuals with medically documented limitations by focusing…

  • Wellwood recognized as an Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus

    Wellwood Middle School was recently nationally recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.  The Arbor Day Foundation named the school a 2025-26 Tree Campus after approving an application submitted by Wellwood Courtyard Club Advisors Jeni Leslie and Sara Schultz. They learned of the opportunity from a district parent, Charity Patel, who is also…

  • 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…

  • Mott Road Science Fair extends learning beyond the classroom

    Elementary students at Mott Road were recently challenged to explore new topics and ideas. The project was developed by the school’s Site-Based Team, which is composed of teachers, parents, administrative assistants, and administrators.  “This year, we have focused on creating opportunities for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom while engaging their families,” shared…

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