Enders Road Elementary principal announces June retirement

Following a 32-year career in education, including 18 years spent at the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District, Enders Road Elementary School principal Dr. Debbie Capri has announced that she will retire in June. “Debbie dedicated herself to the children of Enders Road Elementary by promoting trust, enhancing communication, and deepening connections with the children and their …

Elementary students take part in F-M’s disability awareness program “WALDO”

Fayetteville-Manlius School District students recently gained insight on what it’s like to navigate a world that wasn’t built for them. Fourth grade students at Fayetteville Elementary School and third grade students at Enders Elementary School took part in the “We All Learn Differently Olympics” (WALDO). This awareness program aims to give students a glimpse into …

F-M family tackles Duchenne muscular dystrophy through annual Coach to Cure MD event

F-M student Charlie Prior doesn’t let his diagnosis slow him down. Charlie, a third grader at Enders Road, was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the age of 3. Duchenne is the most common muscular dystrophy in children, and mostly affects boys. It is a progressive disorder that causes muscles to become weaker over time …

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 …

2024-25 Enders Road Elementary School supply lists are now available

Teachers may request specific items with placement letters. Please make sure your child’s name is on all of their belongings – pencils, folders, jackets, hats, boots, backpacks, etc. – unless specified otherwise. Printable list | Kindergarten | First grade | Second grade | Third grade | Fourth grade Kindergarten 12 – large glue sticks 1 …

Board of Education appoints two new assistant principals

The Fayetteville-Manlius Board of Education appointed two new assistant principals during its May 13 meeting. Shaena Brasz will fill the role at Wellwood Middle School, as current Assistant Principal Alexis Thorpe has been appointed Principal of Fayetteville Elementary School, and Tom Cheevers will assist principals across all three F-M elementary schools.  “We are excited to …

District expands mental health support for students

In January and March, the Fayetteville-Manlius School District welcomed three student engagement specialists to help support elementary students’ social, behavioral and mental well-being. Each of the district’s three elementary schools, Enders Road, Fayetteville Elementary and Mott Road, has one student engagement specialist who works with the school’s student support team to supplement existing mental health …

District proposes capital project; vote planned for Tues., May 21

Fayetteville-Manlius School District officials will include a capital project proposal on the ballot during school budget vote day: Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The proposed project would address critical aging infrastructure needs and safety and security upgrades at every school building. The $15.4 million project proposal includes work at each of the district’s six school buildings, …

F-M Diversity Coalition plans Culture Festival for Saturday, Feb. 10

The F-M Diversity Coalition will be hosting a Culture Festival on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 12-2:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The event will have student-run booths, activities, food, and performances that showcase the cultural diversity of both the school and larger F-M community. A highlight at this year’s festival: several Syracuse University student-groups …

F-M family spreads hope & raises awareness for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

A Fayetteville-Manlius family is spreading hope and raising awareness for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Charlie Prior is a second grader at Enders Road, and he was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the age of 3. Duchenne is the most common muscular dystrophy in children, and mostly affects boys. It is a progressive disorder that causes …

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