Mott Road Elementary School has a new spot where inspiration grows and positivity blossoms. Located in the school’s former vegetable garden area, the Mott Road Rock Garden is now open for students to enjoy during their recess periods. The space is an outdoor area where students can relax and recharge while being surrounded by colorful …
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A Fayetteville-Manlius middle school teacher is being recognized for the high-quality health education program she provides to students. In May, New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD) announced Eagle Hill Middle School health education teacher Casey Langendorfer will receive one of the association’s “Amazing People” awards for 2022. She was …
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A Fayetteville-Manlius High School student recently won a statewide art contest focused on the United States Constitution. Sophomore Julianna Hall entered Office for Justice Initiatives’ 2022 Law Day Art Contest, which had a theme of “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.” The contest was open to any student in grades …
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Fayetteville-Manlius High School students recently went digging for clues while excavating land that was once home to an Onondaga Nation village. Earlier this month, Anthropology students and F-M Archaeology Club members under the guidance of history teacher Todd Sorenson spent time sifting and digging through soil, examining even the smallest of unearthed objects and recording …
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Mott Road Elementary School students cheered on their classmates as they kicked balls through hoops, tossed balls into nets and showed off their baseball skills in the school gymnasium before crossing a finish line and receiving medals as part of the school’s version of the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics Track & Field Event was …
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Four Fayetteville-Manlius High School seniors have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB), which prepares students with 21st-century language skills and signifies to future employers that the graduates have biliteracy skills. The NYSSB recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in one …
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More than 30 Fayetteville-Manlius School District students recently earned medals for their work on the National French Contest. In March, French students in grades 7-12 participated in the online test, which assesses listening, literacy and grammar skills, and is offered to students according to their level of study. The contest features six levels – from …
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The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is partnering with Contact Community Services to offer a suicide prevention and awareness program for all high school students. The program, called “It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health,” will be repeated over six sessions with each high school student attending one session during their physical education class. Each session will have …
A team of two Fayetteville-Manlius High School seniors has earned a spot in a national-level history contest, and another team of three students has been selected as an alternate. The students will take part in the National History Day competition, which is held annually at regional, state and national levels. Students work independently or in …
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With May designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Fayetteville-Manlius School District wants to ensure that its students and families are aware of the professionals in their school buildings and across the district available to support their mental health needs. “We know that a student’s mental health is paramount to their personal success and overall …
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