Category: District News
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Join us for Parent Council on May 1 to discuss the proposed 2026-27 budget
Fayetteville-Manlius School District parents, guardians and caregivers are invited to attend the next Parent Council meeting on Friday, May 1. Parent Council meetings serve as community focus groups in which attendees are asked to share their opinions on predetermined topics. The May 1 meeting will focus on the proposed 2026-27 school budget, which was recently
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F-M students excel at National Latin Exam, one student earns a perfect score
More than 80 Fayetteville-Manlius students have received awards on the National Latin Exam in 2026, including one who earned a perfect score. The National Latin Exam, sponsored by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League, is a multiple-choice test with a time limit of 45 minutes, offered to students on eight levels.
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Board of education to hold pilot listening session
The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education wants to hear what’s on your mind. On May 7, board members will host a pilot listening session for students, staff, parents andcommunity members to share their thoughts directly with members of the board. The listeningsession reflects the board’s commitment to strengthening community engagement, increasingtransparency and providing additional channels for
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Early, absentee, and military voting application deadlines
On May 19, Fayetteville-Manlius voters will decide on the annual school budget, other propositions, and fill three seats on the board of education. Voter Eligibility Voters must be citizens of the United States, 18 years or older, and a resident of the school district for at least 30 days prior to May 19, 2026. Early
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Two running for board of education; three seats available
When Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents vote on May 19 on the proposed 2026-27 school budget, they will also elect three individuals to the F-M Board of Education. Two candidates filed nominating petitions for the three available seats. Candidates’ names are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot. Since only two candidates submitted
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NYSSMA journal publishes article by F-M music teacher
The latest issue of the New York State School Music Association’s School Music News journal features an article by F-M Instrumental Music Teacher John Jeanneret. In the article, “Unleashing Creative Musicians: Why Every Student Should Improvise in Jazz Band,” Jeanneret explains how prioritizing spontaneous expression can develop deeper musicianship, confidence and listening skills. Some of
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Community invited to participate in Superintendent Office Hours on April 23
Dr. Magda Parvey, Superintendent of Schools, is hosting Office Hours across the district this spring. The next session will take place on Thursday, April 23, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Eagle Hill Middle School Library. Parents/guardians and the F-M community are invited to take part in these open-ended meetings, which are held
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Enders Road students create educational Earth Day coffee sleeves for local businesses
Enders Road Elementary students are making a difference in honor of Earth Day with some help from the community. While supplies last, you can get student-designed coffee sleeves at the Holland Farms Bakery & Deli, SkyTop Cafe, Crepe Time Cafe, and the Manlius Library. The sleeves feature drawings and messages about how people can make
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Update on school start times
Dear Fayetteville-Manlius Families and Staff, I am writing to provide an update regarding school start times for the 2026-2027 school year. As you may recall, a district-wide School Start Time Committee, which included parents and staff from all school levels, met earlier this fall and determined that a major scheduling change is not feasible at
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Students win national art awards
Three Fayetteville-Manlius High School students received prestigious awards through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards National Competition. The school district recently highlighted 145 students who received Scholastic Art Awards at the regional level. These three national award winners received certificates and medals and are considered for national exhibition, publication and scholarship opportunities: From the left