F-M student Charlie Prior doesn’t let his diagnosis slow him down. Charlie, a third grader at Enders Road, was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the age of 3. Duchenne is the most common muscular dystrophy in children, and mostly affects boys. It is a progressive disorder that causes muscles to become weaker over time …
The Community Big Read is back, and F-M staff and community members are invited to come together in an effort to better support our students. For F-M’s 3rd Big Read, participants will be asked to read “Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It.” The Big Read will kick …
Fayetteville-Manlius High School will host this year’s Eastside College Night, taking place on Monday, Sept. 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the House 1 gym. All high school students and families are welcome to attend this joint venture between F-M, ESM and J-D. This year’s fair so far includes 80 participating colleges. You can find a …
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It is with deep admiration and appreciation for his near decade of service to the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District that we announce that Dr. Craig Tice, Superintendent of Schools, has decided to retire during the 2025-26 school year. Since his arrival in July of 2015, Dr. Tice has provided steadfast leadership over all aspects of …
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The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is preparing to induct its Class of 2024 into its Athletic Hall of Fame, whose members exemplify the district’s commitment to academics, community and athletic excellence. Dr. Phil Martin and Richard Roy will be inducted during a ceremony to be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at 12 p.m. in the …
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F-M Latin teacher Dr. Hunt spent part of his summer sharpening the skills he uses to shape the minds of students, through a unique opportunity to travel and learn in Italy. Dr. Hunt teaches Latin at Eagle Hill Middle School and Fayetteville-Manlius High School. In July, he participated in the Living Latin in Rome class …
The Fayetteville-Manlius School District, while conducting an internal audit during the last school year, discovered discrepancies in purchases made by then School Lunch Manager Adam Jarosz. Following an internal investigation, which included a forensic audit, the district reported the alleged misappropriation to the Town of Manlius Police Department. The F-M Board of Education subsequently accepted …
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In recognition of the support senior citizens have provided over the years to Fayetteville-Manlius schools, the district is continuing to offer district residents age 62 or older free complimentary passes to school plays, musicals, concerts, athletic events, and other programs. The Fayetteville-Manlius Complimentary Pass may be used for admission to all school-sponsored activities with the …
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The Fayetteville-Manlius School District Mental Health Task Force and district’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee have both presented several recommendations to the district following their first full school year of collaborative work. The district plans to implement at least one task force and one committee recommendation in the 2024-25 school year. The Mental Health Task …
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The Fayetteville-Manlius School District will begin piloting two literacy programs in some K-6 classrooms this fall in an effort to improve literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment for all students. The decision was made following a comprehensive literacy review conducted in partnership with OCM BOCES, and culminated with a presentation to the Board of Education. The …
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