The attention of Fayetteville-Manlius School District officials continues to focus on student and staff safety. In a March 11 letter to F-M parents and guardians, Superintendent Dr. Craig J. Tice said the district is continuing its efforts to address school safety and security measures by examining and, in some cases, enhancing emergency plans, staff development …
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On May 15, Fayetteville-Manlius voters will choose three district residents to serve on the F-M Board of Education from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021. Residents must collect 56 signatures from qualified school district voters to be placed on the ballot. Petitions, which will be available March 1, must be filed by 5 p.m. April …
Congratulations to the following students who received awards for their artwork in the 2018 Central New York Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition: Gold Key winner: Sidney DeMonte Silver Key winners: Ava Bybee, Grace Dugan, Keyana Cheek, Tina Huang, Spencer Sasenbury, Maren Winter and Miranda Zheng. Honorable Mention winners: Zeynep Ozcelik, Gracie VanBrammer and Tess …
Dear F-M Parents and Guardians, As our students, faculty, and staff return from mid-winter break, the events of the Parkland, Florida tragedy weigh heavily on our hearts and minds. The recent shootings at public schools, higher education institutions, and public venues remind us that such a tragedy can happen in any community. At the Fayetteville-Manlius …
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In light of the tragedy that occurred at a Florida high school this week, the Fayetteville-Manlius School District is once again reviewing its safety and security procedures. “While the district has implemented numerous security protocols in recent years to prepare for, and ultimately prevent, an emergency situation, we have not stopped evaluating our procedures and …
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What do you get when you mix a batch of Eagle Hill students’ creative works of art, short musical scores and poems and essays with the talents of a nationally renowned composer and local conductor? Well, you get a recipe for a student-inspired musical composition written specifically for Eagle Hill Middle School’s Grade 7/8 Band. …
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Talent abounds within the walls of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District as is evidenced by the stack of awards students recently earned at the 2018 Central New York Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. This is the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7 through 12. This year, 90 schools …
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Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to get more involved in community or school events? Participate in charity work? Or, perhaps, to add more exercise to your daily routine? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then F-M has an inspiring and meaningful event for you and your whole family (and friends!). …
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When New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented his executive state budget proposal on Jan. 16, it included a $769 million increase in overall funding for school operations in the 2018-19 school year. Of that, $338 million will be in additional foundation aid, which is the primary source of funding for everyday school operations. However, …
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Google Maps has met its competitor (wink, wink), and it’s the 13 Wellwood Middle School and 14 Eagle Hill Middle School students who recently rocked the esteemed 2018 National Geographic Geography Bee at their respective schools. The students proved they really know their way around the world when they were tested on their knowledge of geography …
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