Students celebrate accomplishments at NYS School Music Association Winter Conference

The F-M wind ensemble was one of eight groups selected to perform at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Winter Conference in early December. “It is definitely an honor to be selected as a performance ensemble and I am extremely proud of the group and how they performed,” explained FMHS band teacher Rebecca …

Board of Education appoints new interim leadership at Eagle Hill Middle School

At its meeting on December 9th, the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Maureen McCrystal, effective December 6, 2024. McCrystal had served as the principal of Eagle Hill Middle School since 2008. At the same meeting, the Board of Education appointed Dr. Karen A. Liparulo to serve as interim principal and Paula Kopp to …

F-M music students soar: more than 100 selected for NYSSMA Area All-State festivals

More than 100 Fayetteville-Manlius School District music students were selected to perform in New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) Area All-State festivals. At these prestigious music festivals, F-M students perform in honors ensembles with other top-performing students from Onondaga, Broome, Cayuga, Cortland, Seneca, Tompkins and Tioga counties.  Students are selected based on their scores …

Four F-M middle school students advance to regional qualifying spelling bee

After a two-hour long “spell-off,” four Fayetteville-Manlius School District students will advance to the regional qualifying spelling bee. David Park took first place in F-M’s 2024-25 Spelling Bee, correctly spelling the word “gravelly” to secure the win. Hazel Bazzano placed second with Nikhil Jasti and Hajra Syed rounding out the top four contestants in the …

District to conduct student climate survey in early October

Fayetteville-Manlius School District students in grades 7-12 will have the opportunity to participate in a confidential survey to gauge students’ perceptions of the school climate. During the week of Oct. 7, participating students will complete a questionnaire that prompts them to evaluate their perspective of school engagement, safety and environment. This survey will help district …

F-M to pilot new ELA literacy programs for the 2024-25 school year

The Fayetteville-Manlius School District will begin piloting two literacy programs in some K-6 classrooms this fall in an effort to improve literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment for all students.  The decision was made following a comprehensive literacy review conducted in partnership with OCM BOCES, and culminated with a presentation to the Board of Education. The …

District updates families on removal of freshman sports teams for the 2024-25 school year

As families may be aware, the Fayetteville-Manlius School District will not be fielding freshman sports teams for boys and girls soccer or girls volleyball for the 2024-25 school year. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand that some parents/guardians and students may be upset because of the change.  Over the years, the number …

Eagle Hill students scoop up success with new ice cream flavor for local shop

Fayetteville-Manlius School District students churned up ideas for original ice cream flavors and one of those flavors will be making its public debut at a local sweet shop this summer. The eighth-grade students at Eagle Hill Middle School partnered with Gabrielle’s Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop of Manlius as part of an annual English Language …

Sunshine Ambassadors deliver daily dose of kindness at Eagle Hill Middle School

Fifth-grade students at Eagle Hill Middle School are working to improve school climate and culture one friendly greeting at a time. A group of students, known as the Sunshine Ambassadors, welcome students and staff to the building every morning with smiles, words of encouragement, and posters that promote positive behavior. Through the Academic Enrichment Program, …

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