While schools were closed statewide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fayetteville-Manlius School District took advantage of its buildings being unoccupied to continue and, in some cases, move up scheduled “essential” construction projects. In preparation for the construction at Wellwood Middle School that is part of the 2017 voter-approved capital project, the district has separated …
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A best-selling author and illustrator recently visited the Fayetteville-Manlius School District to talk with some of the children and teens who read his books. On April 9, New York Times best-selling author Nathan Hale visited Wellwood Middle School where he spent the day writing, drawing, storytelling and discussing American history with students in grades five …
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A community service project that helps students exercise gratitude, kindness, teamwork and more is underway at Wellwood Middle School. This school year, Wellwood students in grades five through eight are participating in philanthropic efforts and service projects to support the work of David’s Refuge, a local organization that provides respite care, resources and support to …
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A group of Fayetteville-Manlius middle school students recently proved they know their way around the world. Thirty F-M students tested their knowledge of cultural, physical and economic geography during the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee, which was held at Eagle Hill and Wellwood middle schools in January. The GeoBee is an annual competition organized by the …
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Fayetteville-Manlius School District recently named retired administrator and educator Paula Kopp as Wellwood Middle School’s interim assistant principal for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year. She replaces the school’s former assistant principal, Marcy Baker, who recently accepted a position with the Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District. Ms. Kopp, who retired from Solvay Union Free School …
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Google Maps has met its competitor (wink, wink), and it’s the 13 Wellwood Middle School and 14 Eagle Hill Middle School students who recently rocked the esteemed 2018 National Geographic Geography Bee at their respective schools. The students proved they really know their way around the world when they were tested on their knowledge of geography …
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Fayetteville-Manlius School District residents will soon have the opportunity to vote on a long-discussed capital project that addresses critical infrastructure needs with a focus on health, safety and energy efficiency districtwide. During its Sept. 11 meeting, the F-M Board of Education approved a $45.2 million capital project proposal that includes renovations, repairs and additions at …
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