An Eagle Hill Middle School student is headed to the New York State qualifier for the National Civics Bee after placing in the local qualifier in March. Anika Das participated in the regional Civics Bee in Rochester, taking home a second place win. The competition consisted of multiple choice quizzes and verbal arguments about civics …
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When high school teacher Jensen Bergman learned that the Friends Forever Animal Rescue in Pennellville, NY was looking for help building some projects for their shelter, he knew his students would be eager to help. “I had several students tell me that this was their favorite project this year, and that they are really proud …
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Several FMHS students are being honored for their artwork. Two students have won awards in the Storrs All High Art Show and two students have won awards in the CNY Art Guild 2024 High School Senior Art Show & Competition. The annual Storrs All High Art Show is open to students in grades 9-12 in …
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A Fayetteville-Manlius junior received state recognition after working to generate widespread awareness concerning youth mental health. Yashu Ren was awarded a New York State Senate Youth Leadership Award, signed by Senator John W. Mannion. “It became evident to me, the severity of the mental health crisis with many people nationwide expressing the difficulties and frustration …
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A Fayetteville-Manlius freshman has won several awards in a regional science fair for an independent project titled, “Cancer Prediction Through Modeling: Understanding Environmental and Heritable Factors.” Yusuf Ay said he’s always been interested in looking at how math and computer science can be used to explain biological processes, such as why some people get sick …
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For the 19th year in a row, the Fayetteville Manlius School District is being recognized as one of the National Association of Music Merchants’ (NAMM) Best Communities for Music Education! F-M is one of 975 school districts nationwide to receive the honor this year. The award program recognizes the collective efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, …
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Two Fayetteville-Manlius High School students have been awarded for their artistic talent! Both FMHS senior Antonia Allmett and junior Thanish Ayyathurai Jaya placed in the Sixth Annual Onondaga County Parks Winter Photo Contest. Both students won in the “Most Artistic” category. Thanish placed first with the photograph “Green Moss,” while Antonia placed second with an …
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Fayetteville-Manlius School District officials will include a capital project proposal on the ballot during school budget vote day: Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The proposed project would address critical aging infrastructure needs and safety and security upgrades at every school building. The $15.4 million project proposal includes work at each of the district’s six school buildings, …
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Fayetteville-Manlius junior Elliot McDaniel will spend a portion of his summer immersed in the language and culture of Germany! Elliot is one of 37 students from across the country to receive an all-expense paid summer study trip to Germany. “I’m most excited about seeing a new country, since I’ve never been to Europe before, and …
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Fayetteville-Manlius High School will be welcoming a new leader for the 2024-25 school year. During its March 25 meeting, the Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education approved the appointment of Patrick McNamara as the next F-M High School principal, beginning July 1, 2024. McNamara has served as principal of Mott Road Elementary School since August of 2023. …
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