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State continues the trend of shifting school funding onto taxpayers

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s preliminary 2019-20 budget includes funds to maintain existing programming for students and enhance security measures while holding the tax levy increase at the district’s tax levy limit. The preliminary budget of $85,874,682 would increase spending by $2,975,990, or 3.59 percent, compared to the current 2018-19 school year. The state aid figures …

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F-M students face off in annual geography contest

A group of Fayetteville-Manlius middle school students recently proved they know their way around the world. Thirty F-M students tested their knowledge of cultural, physical and economic geography during the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee, which was held at Eagle Hill and Wellwood middle schools in January. The GeoBee is an annual competition organized by the …

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Seniors named finalists in National Merit Scholarship Program

Ten Fayetteville-Manlius High School students were recently named finalists in the 64th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Seniors Elizabeth Brady, Nolan Chiles, Adora Colicci, Emily Cook, Ethan Ferguson, David Haungs, Rachel Liu, Nathan Montgomery, Robert Stewart and Tina Wang were named National Merit Semifinalists last fall and are each now competing for one of 7,500 …

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F-M student aces test, wins a trip to Germany

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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F-M language educator earns ‘gold standard’ in certification

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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F-M makes annual list of best school districts in New York state

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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Wrestling team honored for its sportsmanship

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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Interim assistant principal will stay through June

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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Jazz ensemble shines at prestigious music festival

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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Eagle Hill students host toiletry drive for local families

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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