Construction kicks into high gear at all F-M schools this summer

Next week, construction crews will begin setting up equipment and materials outside of Eagle Hill and Wellwood middle schools in preparation for partial roof replacements taking place this summer. The work to address critical aging infrastructure needs at both middle schools is part of the $15.4 million capital project approved by voters in May 2024. The …

Fourth graders step into the past during annual walking field trip

Fayetteville-Manlius School District fourth graders capped off their year of social studies curriculum with the annual Fayetteville Historical Walking Field Trip. The engaging, place-based learning experience brings local history to life, allowing students to explore how geography, industry, and civic life have shaped their community. “It is not only an engaging and educational experience for …

Middle school lesson leads to collaboration in national workshop

F-M middle schoolers are making a national impact with work taking place inside their classrooms, as they created bird replicas to be donated to an art installation that will travel the country once completed. Eighth graders at both Eagle Hill and Wellwood Middle Schools were visited by Syracuse University Professor Holly Greenberg, who spoke about …

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 …

UPDATE: District begins updated lead testing

Updated June 12 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 …

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 …

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