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On Tuesday, Dec. 7, Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents approved a $52 million facilities project proposal that will modernize and expand F-M High School. The proposal passed in a 611 to 438 vote. The capital improvement project allows for programmatic upgrades and improvements, a better connection between the school’s House 1 and 2, centralization of administrators’ …

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Three Fayetteville-Manlius High School students have been chosen to participate in a panel discussion focusing on youth-generated media and the power it has to transform perspectives, tell authentic stories and assist in creating caring classroom communities. Ninth-graders Devin Hack, Brooke Kronenberg and Tess Kronenberg will join award-winning media experts for “Student Showcase: The Power of …

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To help build a positive school community, Enders Road Elementary School students recently planted dozens of colorful, whirling pinwheels in front of their school. In September, the Fayetteville-Manlius students participated in an international initiative called Pinwheels for Peace. The project encourages students to use visual artwork and words to express feelings of respect, peace, tolerance …

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A message that reflects Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s commitment to expanding its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices is now part of the district’s overarching mission and vision statements. Following months of development, the district DEI statement was adopted by F-M Board of Education members at their regularly-scheduled Sept. 13 meeting. It strives to highlight the …

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Three Fayetteville-Manlius High School students are semifinalists in the 67th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The F-M students are among 16,000 students – a select group that represents less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide – who qualified for the scholarship program by scoring among the highest in their respective states on the …

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Dear F-M families and staff, Many of you may have heard about Onondaga County’s plan to boost the mental health supports that are available to students.  We appreciate the county’s efforts to focus on and expand school-based mental health services and look forward to implementing one of the service levels they presented as soon as …

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During its July 6 meeting, Fayetteville-Manlius School District Board of Education entertained public comment as it relates to the continued discussions on embedding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) tenets throughout the district. In April, New York State Board of Regents launched an initiative to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in New York state schools. …

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When it comes to raising money for a good cause, Enders Road Elementary School students recently proved they’re up for the challenge. As part of its character education program, the Fayetteville-Manlius elementary school recently hosted a “Coins for Good” fundraiser. During the event, students could bring in spare change to help make a difference for …

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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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Seven Fayetteville-Manlius High School students will represent their school at a state-level history contest in April. Following top-scoring finishes at the regional qualifier, members of the high school’s National History Day (NHD) Club recently earned spots in this year’s state competition. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event will be held virtually this year on April …

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