Student-created films recognized at CNY Film Festival

Fayetteville-Manlius High School students shared their work at the 21st Annual Central New York Film Festival, held at the Palace Theatre on June 3. F-M’s Broadcast Journalism (BroJo) Club co-hosted the event. Students across eight local schools submitted more than 120 films to be considered. The top 37 films were then screened at the festival …

District begins updated lead testing

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 with Fayetteville Elementary, …

Wellwood students place second at First in Math State Competition

A team of Wellwood students is celebrating a big win after securing second place in the First in Math State Competition. The 8th grade students started their journey in March for the regional competition. Ali Yaman, Aaron Olech, and Xzavier Shumway competed in three rounds of timed, five-minute online math games. The team secured first …

Eagle Hill students donate more than 100 loaves of bread to the Syracuse Rescue Mission

Eagle Hill fifth and sixth graders combined math, science, and reading all while putting their baking skills to the test! The students participated in King Arthur Baking Company’s Bake For Good program, which encourages students to share baked goods as an act of kindness. Students began the process by watching a live bread baking demonstration …

Budget proposal includes capital transfer funds for transportation department project

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s 2025-26 budget proposal includes $1,000,000 in capital transfer funds to complete necessary work at the district transportation center. Capital transfer funds are used for building and/or reconstruction projects of immediate need in many of the district’s buildings or grounds. If voters approve the proposed budget, the district would be authorized to …

May 20 ballot includes school bus purchase proposition

A proposition on this year’s school budget ballot will ask voters to authorize the purchase of 6 school buses and 2 student-transport minivans. The total purchase would not exceed $1,513,315. The buses included in the proposition are diesel and would complete a useful lifespan before the district is required by New York State law to …

District’s budget proposal maintains all student programming and staffing levels

On Tuesday, May 20, Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents will vote on a proposed $116,419,548 budget for the 2025-26 school year, which would maintain all existing student programming, staffing levels, and mental health support resources across all school district buildings. “As a district, our goal remains to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all …

German language greatness: F-M HS students secure several scholarships, awards

Fayetteville-Manlius High School senior Hiro Havey is among eight students nationwide to win a National German Honor Society Post-Graduate Scholarship this year. The American Association of Teachers for German awards cash prizes to students studying German and who intend to continue using the German language after graduation. Hiro is the first F-M student to ever …

Students in F-M HOSA Chapter earn medals during Spring Leadership Conference

The Fayetteville-Manlius HOSA Chapter took home several awards at the Spring Leadership Conference in April. HOSA is a student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services. It aims to empower students to become future health professionals by promoting career opportunities in the health industry. Competitive events …

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