Board of Education approves 2025-26 school calendar

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District calendar for 2025-26 is now available. The Board of Education approved the calendar during its March 10 meeting, setting school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. As school events are sometimes rescheduled throughout the school year, the district no longer produces a 12-month printed …

F-M Diversity Coalition to host Culture Festival Saturday, April 5

Fayetteville-Manlius High School’s F-M Diversity Coalition will be hosting a Culture Festival on Saturday, April 5 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The event will have student-run booths, activities, food, and performances that showcase the cultural diversity of both the school and larger F-M community. F-M’s Diversity Coalition is a student organization that …

Board of Education petition packets available at F-M District Office

On May 20, 2025, Fayetteville-Manlius voters will choose three district residents to serve on the F-M Board of Education for a three-year term. The F-M Board of Education is made up of nine school district residents elected by voters. Each board member is elected to a three-year term. Board members are not financially compensated. The …

Calendar change: Half-day June 25 and 26 for students in grades UPK-8

Fayetteville-Manlius School District administrators have finalized the schedule for the last week of classes for the 2024-25 school year. On June 25 and June 26, students in grades UPK-8 will follow a half-day schedule. Students in grades UPK-4 will be dismissed at 11:35 a.m., and grades 5-8 will be dismissed at 10:40 a.m.

FMHS Musical Theatre Presents “The Prom: School Edition” starting Friday, March 7

The Fayetteville-Manlius High School Musical Theatre program is proud to announce its upcoming production of “The Prom: School Edition,” a vibrant show that highlights the importance of kindness, solidarity, and standing up for one another in challenging times. This reimagined version of the acclaimed Broadway musical offers engaging entertainment that speaks to the heart of …

Two students qualify for The Post Standard Final Regional Spelling Bee

Two F-M middle school students will compete in The Post-Standard | syracuse.com Final Regional Bee. Wellwood student Hazel Bazzano and Eagle Hill student Nikhil Jasti both received high scores on the Regional Qualifier-level online test, securing their spots in the Final Regional Bee. Hazel and Nikhil are 2 of 20 students from regional schools who …

“Big Read” community event rescheduled for May 5

Update as of February 13, 2025 The Big Read finale event, “From a House of Cards to a Strong Foundation: Redefining Success in our Community,” has been rescheduled after inclement weather caused organizers to postpone the discussion. The community conversation will now be held on Monday, May 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Fayetteville-Manlius High …

Creativity shines at F-M; students bring home more than 100 Scholastic Art Awards

Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District students were recently recognized with a total of 144 awards in the 2025 Central New York Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. In total, 4,555 pieces were submitted and judges selected the top 1,300 works to win awards in 17 categories. The Scholastic Art Awards are the nation’s longest-running and …

Eleven varsity teams earn scholar-athlete recognition

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 …

F-M parents/guardians asked to complete digital equity survey

The following letter was sent to F-M parents/guardians via email: Dear parents/guardians, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is requesting internet and technology information to provide funding for school districts depending on the needs of the families. The ultimate goal is for NYSED to provide funding to those districts where families do not have …

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