A Fayetteville-Manlius High School student will spend a portion of his upcoming summer vacation studying in Germany. Junior Daniel Popp was recently awarded a three-week trip to Germany following his participation in an annual awards contest sponsored by the Goethe Institut, which is a non-profit cultural association that promotes the study of German language abroad. …
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A Fayetteville-Manlius School District educator has developed and demonstrated the advanced knowledge, skills and practices required of an outstanding educator. Fayetteville-Manlius High School Spanish educator Stephanie Cimino is one of four world language educators in New York state to earn National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) in 2018, which …
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The Fayetteville-Manlius School District is again being recognized as one of the top school districts in New York state, according to Niche’s 2019 K-12 School & District Rankings. Comprised of data scientists, engineers and parents, the Niche organization each year analyzes dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews to produce comprehensive rankings, report cards, and profiles …
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Members of Fayetteville-Manlius High School’s varsity wrestling team were recently recognized for the high levels of integrity and sportsmanship they exhibited during this school year’s season. On Feb. 9, Syracuse Wrestling Officials Association presented the F-M team and its coaches with the 2018-19 John Arcaro Memorial Sportsmanship Award. The association presents the award each year …
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Fayetteville-Manlius School District recently named retired administrator and educator Paula Kopp as Wellwood Middle School’s interim assistant principal for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year. She replaces the school’s former assistant principal, Marcy Baker, who recently accepted a position with the Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District. Ms. Kopp, who retired from Solvay Union Free School …
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Several Fayetteville-Manlius High School student-musicians were recently recognized at the country’s largest and most prestigious high school jazz competition. On Jan. 26, members of F-M High School’s jazz ensemble participated in the 51st Annual Berklee High School Jazz Festival at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. The event, which is organized by Berklee College of …
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A group of Fayetteville-Manlius School District middle school students recently spent time collecting, sorting and donating personal care items to help local families who are facing hardships. Upon learning that Syracuse, NY is among the poorest cities in the United States, members of Eagle Hill Middle School’s PRIDE Club decided to organize a toiletry drive …
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Fayetteville-Manlius School District educator Melanie Bauder recently attended a national conference to discuss strategies for implementing opioid prevention programs in schools. In November, Mrs. Bauder teamed up with Manlius Fire Department Lt. Chris Halliday and Adam Feck, who serves as the department’s assistant chief, to present “Life Safety Education in Response to the Opioid Epidemic” …
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Mott Road Elementary School students can now unwind with a new book while they travel home from school. The Fayetteville-Manlius elementary school recently launched a “Books on the Bus” initiative to help nurture students’ love of reading and encourage positive behavior on the school bus. During afternoon bus runs, blue plastic storage bins containing various …
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To better connect with their peers, Fayetteville-Manlius elementary students recently spent time in someone else’s shoes. Earlier this school year, Enders Road, Fayetteville and Mott Road elementary school students participated in a hands-on learning program that offers participants a chance to learn and navigate tasks from a different perspective. In October and December, third and …
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