Seven-year-old Shih Tzu, Mallory and two-year-old English Bulldog, Luna, are the latest additions to Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s therapy dog line-up. The district launched its therapy dog program in 2019-20 in support of the district’s strategic plan, which includes a focus on creating a positive school environment. All of F-M’s therapy dogs have earned their American …
Fayetteville-Manlius School District students, parents/guardians, employees and community members now have access to a new mental health communication tool. A Mental Health Referral button has been added to F-M’s Let’s Talk! online platform, a web-based, two-way communication tool that allows anyone to share concerns or questions with district administration at any time. The Mental Health …
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Fayetteville-Manlius School District students lent a helping hand to a local dog rescue in order to provide hope to dogs in search of their forever homes. In March, students at Fayetteville Elementary School collected items for Helping Hounds Dog Rescue, a non-profit organization that works to find permanent homes for rescue dogs in Central New …
Following months of project research and local competitions, a Fayetteville-Manlius School District student will bring her award-winning history exhibit to the national stage next month. F-M High School senior Mae Cohen recently qualified to compete in National History Day (NHD), which is set to take place June 11-15 at the University of Maryland. Mae’s exhibit, …
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The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has once again named the Fayetteville-Manlius School District one of the nation’s “Best Communities for Music Education in America.” F-M is among 830 school districts and 78 schools to receive the designation from NAMM, a nonprofit organization that advocates active participation in music-making. Schools and districts are evaluated …
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The creativity, precision and skill expressed by two Fayetteville-Manlius High School students is being recognized at the national level. Seniors Allison Wong and Sarai Stenson were recently named national medalists in the 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, which is the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. More than 260,000 works …
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A national showcase recently highlighted the talents of four Fayetteville-Manlius School District musicians. On April 13-16, high school juniors and seniors from Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont came together for the 2023 National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-Eastern Division Conference. The following F-M …
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A national organization recently recognized the work and dedication of Fayetteville-Manlius School District Director of Physical Education and Athletics, Scott Sugar. During its annual conference in March, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) awarded Sugar the organization’s 2023 State Award of Merit. This award is given to an athletic administrator as a reflection of …
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The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently recognized several Fayetteville-Manlius School District athletic teams as part of its winter Scholar-Athlete program. At the end of each sports season, NYSPHSAA recognizes student-athletes and teams that have achieved academic success. To receive a NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete team award, 75 percent of students on a …
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Thirteen Eagle Hill Middle School students significantly impacted their school community, as well as the surrounding Syracuse community in a positive way. A 20-week elective course, Agents of Change, is designed for students to identify a community need or issue and work together to generate a solution. They learn about social and environmental issues, do …
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