Third graders at Fayetteville Elementary learned first-hand how weather and climate impacts their lives by competing in an engineering challenge. The goal was to teach students how humans can reduce impact from natural hazards through design. An engineer from Feldmeier Equipment was on hand to show students the importance of various structural design elements on …
Members of the Fayetteville-Manlius Chapter of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) received awards during the New York State Fall Leadership Conference. Six students traveled to Albany the week before Thanksgiving to participate in various medical-themed activities, including hands-on experiences in clinical laboratory science and forensic investigations at Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. The …
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FMHS student-athletes have a lot to be proud of as the fall sports season comes to a close! The Hornets ended the season with a team GPA of 92.18, earning each team NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete status. See each team’s individual GPA below. The girls tennis, girls swimming & diving, and girls cross country teams all won …
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More than 100 Fayetteville-Manlius School District music students were selected to perform in New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) Area All-State festivals. At these prestigious music festivals, F-M students perform in honors ensembles with other top-performing students from Onondaga, Broome, Cayuga, Cortland, Seneca, Tompkins and Tioga counties. Students are selected based on their scores …
Fayetteville-Manlius High School French teacher Dr. Denise Mahns has been recognized by the New York State Association for Language Teachers (NYSAFLT) as the New York State World Language Teacher of the Year. “I am grateful to my colleagues and for the support of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District,” said Mahns. “I will strive to represent New …
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After a two-hour long “spell-off,” four Fayetteville-Manlius School District students will advance to the regional qualifying spelling bee. David Park took first place in F-M’s 2024-25 Spelling Bee, correctly spelling the word “gravelly” to secure the win. Hazel Bazzano placed second with Nikhil Jasti and Hajra Syed rounding out the top four contestants in the …
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The Fayetteville-Manlius School District was recently honored by The School Superintendents Association (AASA) for its work to engage families and the community to enhance learning experiences and support for students. On Nov. 1, F-M was one of six school districts to be named an AASA Learning 2025 Lighthouse System. The designation highlights F-M’s commitment to …
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Fayetteville-Manlius School District students in grades 7-12 will have the opportunity to participate in a confidential survey to gauge students’ perceptions of the school climate. During the week of Oct. 7, participating students will complete a questionnaire that prompts them to evaluate their perspective of school engagement, safety and environment. This survey will help district …
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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 …
