Wednesday Worker of the Week- Kristen Meiss

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses giving thanks every day, has a reminder about cohort adjustments for this week, a reminder about the COVID toolkit, a reminder about the NYS travel requirements, and a reminder about the COVID school report card.

Letter from the Superintendent- 11/23

Letter from the Superintendent- November 21

Superintendent's Message - November 20, 2020

Daniele Muratore, Head Custodian at Stokes Elementary School is the spotlight for November 18

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the opportunities we have as a group related to COVID, a change in days for cohorts in grades prek-8, a reminder about the NYSDOH COVID Toolkit, a reminder about the NYS travel rules, a reminder about the return of pre-k this week, and information about how to vote in the Great American Rivalry Series.

The Rome City School District Supported Learning Department provides students with comprehensive special education programs and supports.

Thank you Veterans! Wednesday Worker of the Week: United States Air Force Veteran Master Sergeant Della Pray

A letter from the Superintendent - November 8, 2020

Michelle Tikalsky, Secretary at Rome Early Childhood

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the opportunities that we have every day, asks for your support in voting for the Great American Rivalry Series and RFA's representative, has information about NYSED's new parent dashboard, has an update on NYS travel requirements, and new information about a child care cost scholarship for school employees.

Rome Hospital Foundation delivered five cases of face shields to the Rome City School District Thursday, Oct. 29 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as students return to in-person learning.

Wednesday Worker of the Week for October 28, 2020

Thank you Rome City School District Principals!

Strough and RFA Virtual Open House

Information and Updates

Wednesday Worker of the Week for October 21

The Superintendent's blog this week is a tribute to the Board of Education, has a brief update on the return of students, information on our upcoming community forums, a reminder about the NYSDOH preK-12 Toolkit, information about Chromebook distribution this week, information about a hand sanitizer give away event tomorrow, a warning from the Oneida County Overdose Response Team, and a reminder about no school for students on Friday, October 23.

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Keanu Walker Keanu is the first smiling face that greets you at District Office! Congratulations, Keke!

The Superintendent's blog this week provides a brief update regarding the return to in-person learning for students, a congratulations to our district PR team, and reminders about the NYS COVID school report card and the preK-12 toolkit.

This month we recognize the Food Services staff in the Rome City School District for their hard work in keeping our students fed.

Wednesday Worker of the Week for October 7, 2020. 24 Year Food Service Worker, Lori Milone

The Superintendent's blog this week has information from the NYSDOH that will change the way schools must operate for now, a reminder about the State's COVID report card, a brief update on the return to in-person learning, and information for anyone interested in joining the Girl Scouts.

NYSDOH Pre-K- Grade 12 COVID-19 Toolkit

Instructional and Non-Instructional vacancies. Apply online OLAS

Each year, October 2 marks National Custodial Workers Appreciation Day. This coming Friday, please take an extra moment to appreciate the women and men who spend each day working to ensure that our facilities are clean, operational, and safe.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses preparations for students to return to in-person learning and a new survey to help us have the most accurate information possible, has information about the NYS COVID School Report Card, some information about acceptable use and expectations for remote learning, a thank you to our custodial team, an announcement about the Community Eligibility Provision, and a reminder about school immunization requirements.

All students enrolled at Rome City School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at NO CHARGE to your household each day of the 2020-2021 school year.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses some items related to school reopening and state budget items, has an athletic update, and reminders about STAR screenings, school immunizations, and student health screenings.

The Superintendent's blog this week talks about the vast emotions that everyone is feeling as schools reopen, has information on kindergarten screening, grades 1-3 STAR screening, school immunization requirements, a reminder about parent portal, PeachJar, the student health assessment requirements, and then a reminder for the location on general information related to COVID and reopening. Have a great week!

Family/Student Expectations for iLearning (PreK – Grade 6)

RCSD Virtual Open Houses for Elementary Schools and Rome Early Childhood

Rome City School District Printed Calendar is in the mail!

RCSD Virtual At-Home Supply Lists and Schedules for First 6 Weeks of Virtual Learning!

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the opportunities that we have ahead of us if we work together, more information on accessing technology devices, information on the student health assessment requirements, and a reminder on where you can find all things reopening!

Thank you Senator Gillibrand for visiting and recognizing the Connected Community Schools​ food pantry!

Superintendent's Blog Week of 8/31

School Reopening Announcement: Letter and Video from the Superintendent of Schools, Peter C. Blake

Watch the recorded community meetings

Please complete the Instructional Model Request Form. Responses to this form must be completed no later than Friday, August 14, 2020.

RFA Virtual Graduation Special VIDEO

The Superintendent has created this blog post for the community with some basic information about the reopening of schools in September.

Please take a moment to complete this form for EACH student in your household.

Album of the 2020 Rome Free Academy banner photos!

The RFA Graduation will be live stream, starting at 7:45 a.m.

Congratulations to the RFA Top 10 Class of 2020 who received a Resolution for commendation at last night's (6.25.20) Board of Education meeting.

The RFA Senior Awards beginning at 7PM on Tuesday, June 23!

Election Results

Pre-K Registration Website 2020-2021 https://sites.google.com/romecsd.org/ecp/home Please follow the above link to access all paperwork for the Pre-K Registration! Any questions, please feel free to contact the Pre-K Main Office at 315-334-1250.

Strough Awards 2020!

Congratulations to the 2020 Senior Class!

Check out the photos from the Cap and Gown Delivery!

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses COVID-19 and the Governor shifting gears frequently, budget vote reminder, info about the absentee ballot list, a reminder about kindergarten/pre-k registration, and 6/26 RFA spirit day!

On Wednesday, May 27, Rome Free Academy had five students present in various languages in order to earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, which acknowledges their high level of proficiency in English and a world language.

This week's blog discusses the initial process of re-opening schools for the fall, an update on the ballots for the budget vote, has information about the budget hearing, addresses kindergarten and Pre-K registration, and has information about an RFA spirit day presented by the class of 2020.

RCSD 2020-21 Budget Information

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses Memorial Day, information on a statewide ThoughtExchange, a virtual monument tour through Assemblywoman Buttenschon's office, a Facebook update, and information for the 2020-2021 proposed budget.

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to access our previous official Facebook page. The new official page of the Rome City School District is https://www.facebook.com/romecsdny/

"Light the Night" Friday night. 2020-05-15 - Photos by John Clifford, Rome Sentinel

The Superintendent's blog this week has info about the 2020 Graduation Ceremony, info about the 2020-2021 proposed budget, instrument return date/process, an update on kindergarten and pre-k registration, and an update regarding our Facebook page!

Check out this episode of RFA Knightly News: Quarantine Edition featuring RFA Principal Mr. Lebaron

Rome City School District 2020-21 Proposed Budget Video and Powerpoint Presentation. Zoom link for meeting

🎉Today's newscast provides important updates for RFA students, an interview with the girls' golf team and their coach, and introduces a new segment called "Cooking with the Colonel."🥘👨‍🍳

This week's blog has a Mother's Day message, information about a parent support group survey, a reminder that BOE petitions are due tomorrow at 5:00 p.m., information about a new concern related to COVID-19 for children, and an update about the district's Facebook page.

Petitions for anyone interested in running for the Board of Education are due by Monday, May 11.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses Teacher Appreciation Week, provides an update on COVID-19, provides an update on the budget vote and Board of Education elections, and has information about an initiative from Assemblywoman Buttenschon.

With schools temporarily closed to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), families must juggle work, homeschooling children, and new levels of stress and anxiety.

The Superintendent's Blog this week recognizes School Library Month, a reminder of the current ThoughtExchange that is ongoing regarding the budget development, a COVID-19 update, and a reminder about our technology supports.

Rome City School District is excited to announce a new ThoughtExchange to gather information from our community regarding the 2020-2021 budget.

April is School Library Month and the Rome City School District (RCSD) thanks its 7 librarians and 9 library aides for all they do to keep our students engaged.

The Superintendent's blog this week thanks the amazing clerical staff of the Rome City School District, offers congratulations for our music community on being named a Best Community for Music Education once again, provides updates on health resources for students and families, a reminder about our COVID-19 information page, and our technology support contact information.

Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Students

The Superintendent's blog this week includes several updates regarding the Coronavirus situation, information about RFA's Virtual Spirit Week, information about child care needs for essential workers, and information about technology help for those in need.

Rome once again recognized by NAMM for the 2020 Award for Best Communities for Music Education

NEW! A new email address has been set up for the community to ask questions of the Board of Education. The email address is asktheBOE@romecsd.org.

The City of Rome, NY Mayor, Jacqueline M. Izzo and Rome City School District - Rome, NY School Superintendent, Peter Blake today announced that they have extended the property tax and school district tax payment deadline from April 30, 2020 to May 29, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Superintendent's Blog this week (March 29) discusses the concept of home learning, information for child care needs for essential workers, technology support information, some information for families from the New York State Education Department, information for mental health supports, information regarding Spring break, and a reminder about the RCSD Coronavirus information site.

Follow the link to your school for access to student resources complied by teachers while school is closed.

The Rome City School District announces its participation in the COVID-19 relief food Service with a Grab & Go Program. Under this program, nutritious Breakfast & Lunches will be provided to ALL Rome City School District students free of charge at the following sites starting Thursday, March 19th, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

An important message from the Superintendent - 3.16.20

This week's Superintendent's blog is devoted 100% to updating everyone on the current state of affairs for the Rome City School District. Please stay tuned for updates regarding how the Coronavirus is impacting our community.

COVID-19- Coronavirus Information/Updates

We are excited to announce (and try) a new feedback gathering platform that our district has at our disposal. ThoughtExchange is a platform for people to share and rate ideas/thoughts that are related to a specific question. The current state of affairs surrounding the Coronavirus is the perfect opportunity to gather your thoughts/concerns so that we can provide feedback.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the importance of interpretation of info, the nomination period for the OD Teen All-Stars, Strough Middle School Drama Club presentation, and info about the Oneida County Youth Bureau Teen/Adult Awards!

Informational letter to RCSD parents and families on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Congratulations to Rome Free Academy's top 10 for the class of 2020!

Kindergarten Registration. Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses what NY State schools have done, and continue to do, in preparation for the Coronavirus, congratulations to Staley PE teacher Diane Penella, kindergarten registration reminder, and an update on the RFA Travel Club Meeting.

Congratulations to these Strough students who received an overall average of 100 in Mrs.Comfort's first semester Art class!

Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.

The Black History Club promotes better relationships between students, by attempting to rid cultural barriers through education and understanding. They are selling candy bars for a cause.

The Superintendent's blog this week has some preliminary budget information, information about kindergarten registration, an RFA Travel Club announcement, information about the RFA/Rotary shoe drive, and information about a free local bullying workshop.

On February 14th middle school students were able to see firsthand the effects of e-cigarettes as they studies cells under a microscope.

On Wednesday, February 12th Gansevoort Elementary families created snowman paintings with a Valentine theme.

Family ID is opening up for Spring Sports

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses our student athlete accomplishments this season, a midwinter recess reminder, an RFA travel club announcement, a reminder about the Suitcase Art Show, and information about a free bullying prevention workshop.

Rome Free Academy’s Rhapsody Show Choir will be hosting its annual Collegiate A Cappella Invitational on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30pm in the RFA Auditorium. Groups from five colleges will be performing, along with a special guest appearance from RFA’s show choir Rhapsody. Tickets are $8 at the door, or $7 in advance at the Jervis Public Library or from members of Rhapsody.