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 …

Wellwood Middle School supply lists now available

Please find school supply lists for Wellwood Middle School students, by grade level, listed below. As the year progresses, teachers may ask for supplies to be replenished. Every child needs materials for the Core Content Classes as well as the specific materials requested by their teachers. Fifth Grade | Sixth Grade | Seventh Grade | Eighth Grade Fifth Grade All 5th-graders …

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 …

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, …

Board of Education appoints new Fayetteville Elementary principal

Fayetteville Elementary School will be welcoming new leadership in the 2024-25 school year. During its March 11 meeting, the Board of Education appointed Alexis Thorpe, current Wellwood Middle School Assistant Principal, to serve as the next Fayetteville Elementary School principal, effective July 1. In December, current Fay El principal Eileen Lux announced her retirement following …

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 …

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