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District is preparing for possible remote instruction days
An early, snowy, and cold winter has prompted the Fayetteville-Manlius School District to begin preparing for the possibility of remote instruction days if the district must use more emergency closure days than were built into the school calendar. “We all know that winter in the Syracuse area can be long and challenging to predict because
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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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Superintendent Announcement – Monday, January 12
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education is excited to announce the appointment of our next Superintendent of Schools at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 12. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM and will be held at the Eagle Hill Middle School auditorium. You can also watch the livestream on Community or the
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Pride Lane will serve as water distribution site on Jan. 2
Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management will be at Fayetteville-Manlius High School Friday, Jan. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to distribute cases of bottled water to residents impacted by ongoing water conservation efforts. County staff will be on-site to assist and ensure an orderly process, but 30 additional volunteers are needed. Those interested
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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
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