Two students qualify for The Post Standard Final Regional Spelling Bee

Two F-M middle school students will compete in The Post-Standard | syracuse.com Final Regional Bee. Wellwood student Hazel Bazzano and Eagle Hill student Nikhil Jasti both received high scores on the Regional Qualifier-level online test, securing their spots in the Final Regional Bee. Hazel and Nikhil are 2 of 20 students from regional schools who …

Creativity shines at F-M; students bring home more than 100 Scholastic Art Awards

Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District students were recently recognized with a total of 144 awards in the 2025 Central New York Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. In total, 4,555 pieces were submitted and judges selected the top 1,300 works to win awards in 17 categories. The Scholastic Art Awards are the nation’s longest-running and …

Board of Education appoints consultant to help with search for new superintendent

The Board of Education has started the search for the next Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District Superintendent of Schools. “We want to stay aligned, focused, and thoughtful to make sure we make the best decision for the district, and most importantly for our students and taxpayers,” explained Board of Education President Sarah Fitzgerald.  In September, Superintendent …

Wellwood students join forces with Clear Path for Veterans

As part of the Fayetteville-Manlius School District’s commitment to developing community partnerships that extend classroom learning and encouraging civic engagement, Wellwood Middle School is teaming up with Clear Path for Veterans. Clear Path for Veterans is a nonprofit organization that provides support and services to U.S. military veterans and their families. Students participate in activities …

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 …

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 …

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