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The Rome girls modified soccer team wore pink socks and pink hair ribbons for their game on October 5 at Franklyn’s Field. This gesture was to show support for the team coach, Eva...

John E. Joy elementary school partnered with Connected Community Schools (CCS) on October 13th for a Literacy Night at the school. Families enjoyed activities together, including...

Carl Manganaro – Wednesday Worker of the Week – 10.19.22 Carl was instrumental in getting the RFA Knightly News broadcast off the ground, including the filming and editing...

Rome City School District is proud to announce that four students have been selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee. The College Board has four recognitio...

Mrs. Brement in her third grade classroom. Wednesday Worker of the Week Tammy Brement, Third Grade Teacher at Stokes Elementary School How long have you worked in the R...

World Mental Health Day 2022 – Monday, October 10 Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority #WorldMentalHealthDay The COVID-19 pandemic has crea...

Attention Black Knight Fans!!! Head's up! Your NEW 24/7 ROME FREE ACADEMY Sideline Store is officially up and running. To celebrate, we're offering fans an epic, month-long pro...

Student Spotlight: Logan Wright, RFA Class of 2023 Time and circumstance might have set Logan Wright on the course he is on now. An RFA Senior, Logan’s house burned down when ...

Staff Spotlight: Leah Closinski – 10.5.22 - Wednesday Worker of the Week Leah Closinski, Third Grade Teacher at Ridge Mills How long have you worked in the RCSD? ...

The Rome City School District’s Board of Education welcomes letters of interest and resumes from eligible members of the community interested in filling a vacancy created by the r...

RFA Football Homecoming Game this Friday (September 30) at RFA Stadium - 6:30 p.m. The Rome Free Academy Black Knights take on the Elmira Conductors. Also check out the RFA Marchi...

Staff Spotlight: Sherry Drake – 9.28.22 Wednesday Worker of the Week Sherry Drake, Principal Clerk / Supported Learning How long have you worked in the RCSD? 2...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month . If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 . Help prevent suicide Daily Sent...

Dates for RCSD Winter Sport Physicals: 10/11/22 - RFA - 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 10/12/22 - RFA - 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 10/18/22 - Strough Middle School - 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p...

Staff Spotlight: Angeline (Angie) Colangelo – 9.21.22 Wednesday Worker of the Week Angie Colangelo, Food Service - Denti Elementary How long have you worked in t...

Staff Spotlight: Alicia D’Alessandro – 9.14.22 Wednesday Worker of the Week Alicia D’Alessandro, First Grade Teacher, Stokes Elementary How long have you worked in the RCS...

Looking After Our Students Mental Health A video story by the Rome City School District. A new National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Teen Poll, conducted by Ipsos f...

Sally Roseboom, Substititute How long have you worked in the RCSD? 8 years in the fall. What do you like most about your job?a I enjoy working with people at schoo...

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7* Remember to stop on red, kids ahead! https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/school-bus-safety *8th, 10th, 11th & 12th Grades start on T...

As most people are aware, Rome Free Academy is deep in tradition when it comes to its football teams. RFA has had many championship football teams in the past but the one team go...