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Five F-M middle school students advance to regional qualifying spelling bee
In a spelling competition that lasted 25-rounds, five Fayetteville-Manlius School District students emerged as top spellers, securing their spots in the regional qualifying spelling bee. Hazel Bazzano took first place in F-M’s 2025-26 Spelling Bee. Nandan Peddibhotla placed second, Nikhil Jasti placed third, with Selin Gursoy and Hannah Park tying for fourth place, rounding out…
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Board of Education to update 2025-26 District Wide School Safety Plan in January
At their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, the Board of Education reviewed updates made to the 2025-26 District Wide Safety Plan. The changes are related to automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment and school safety training as part of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans. These changes are in accordance with Desha’s Law which was signed by…
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Join us for Parent Council Dec. 1 to discuss strategic planning
Fayetteville-Manlius School District parents, guardians and caregivers are invited to attend the next Parent Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 1. Parent Council meetings serve as community focus groups in which attendees are asked to share their opinions on predetermined topics. The Dec. 1 meeting will focus on strategic planning. The meeting will take place at…
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Less travel, more support: Mental health clinics open at F-M schools
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is making mental health treatment more accessible to students right at school. In addition to F-M’s current offerings and resources, the district has partnered with Helio Health to provide on-site mental health clinics at Eagle Hill and Wellwood middle schools, and F-M High School. The clinics offer confidential comprehensive therapeutic services…
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F-M students earn top honors in annual Bousquet Holstein Photography Contest
Fayetteville-Manlius High School seniors taking AP 2D Design recently earned first, second, and third place in the 2025 Bousquet Holstein High School Photography Contest. The regional competition drew more than 180 entries from students across Central New York. F-M had five finalists in this year’s competition. Congratulations to: For 17 years, Bousquet Holstein has sponsored…
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Emergency closure procedures for 2025-26
Winter weather is here, and now is a good time to become familiar with Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s plans for emergency school closure days. The district’s 2025-26 academic calendar allows for four emergency closure days, which are used when the district must close due to conditions beyond its control, such as inclement weather or an unplanned…
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F-M High School to present The Skin of Our Teeth
Fayetteville-Manlius High School and Thespian Troupe #98 are excited to invite the community to attend the upcoming play, The Skin of Our Teeth. It will be brought to life by nearly 60 students and 10 faculty members. The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder features the Antrobus family, representing all of humanity, who survives…
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District will begin using new board management website on Nov. 10
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is enhancing how the community can access Board of Education information. Beginning Monday, Nov. 10, the district will transition from its current platform, BoardDocs, to a new and improved system called Community. The new website will serve as a one-stop shop for all Board of Education resources, offering a more streamlined,…
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‘Exceptional academic ability’: F-M HS students advance in national scholarship program
Five Fayetteville-Manlius High School seniors were named semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. The program, conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), is an annual academic competition that honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies, according to NMSC. F-M’s semifinalists will each have…
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F-M follows Portrait of a Graduate developments, is prepared to support stakeholders through transition
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District has been closely monitoring the development of the New York State Education Department’s Portrait of a Graduate. The New York State Board of Regents officially adopted the framework during its July 2025 meeting. The Portrait of a Graduate is the Education Department’s comprehensive vision to transform public education in the state…
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