Category: District Highlights
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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…
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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…
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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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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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Middle school Science Olympiad teams compete at state level
A group of 30 Fayetteville-Manlius School District middle school students spent the past eight months preparing for the chance to participate in the New York State Science Olympiad Tournament, and their hard work paid off. In March, both Eagle Hill and Wellwood middle schools had teams compete at the Regional Science Olympiad Division B competition…
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FIRST Lego League elementary teams compete regionally
Fayetteville-Manlius fourth graders recently competed in a FIRST Lego League regional competition for grades K-5. It was hosted by OCM BOCES at their offices in Liverpool. The goal was to give young students the opportunity to participate in hands-on STEM challenges using Lego technology. The theme, “unearthed,” challenged students to learn about archeology and how…
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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…
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Students are inducted into National Technical Honor Society
A group of F-M High School seniors were among 155 students recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). OCM BOCES welcomed districts and families from across the region for the Induction Ceremony at SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College on Tuesday, April 14. Students were awarded certificates and presented with cords by Career…
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Mott Road students build connections and promote positivity through Kindness Club
Over the past several months, Mott Road Elementary third graders have come together to explore meaningful topics that help strengthen their school community. They’re participating in the Kindness Club, organized by School Counselor Makenzie Keeler. The club focuses on building trust, understanding personal identities, fostering a sense of belonging, and having thoughtful conversations. It also…
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F-M provides K-12 Portrait of a Learner update
The Fayetteville-Manlius District Curriculum Council has been working behind the scenes to develop a comprehensive K-12 Portrait of a Learner that is aligned with the New York State Education Department’s Portrait of a Graduate which is part of the NY Inspires initiative. The initiative transforms public education over the next five years, focusing on greater…