Wednesday Worker of the Week- Alison Beach!

This week's blog is in appreciation of our school leaders, has information about Halloween on the Green, a Trunk or Treat event, has information about the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, and has information regarding COVID testing if anyone were in need.

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Karen Miller!

The Rome City School District is making a few adjustments to the calendar to maximize future in-person learning days.

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Stephanie Darcangelo!

Superintendent's Blog Week of 10/11

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Kristin Smith!

The Superintendent's blog this week provides an update on the transportation survey/needs, has information for remote learning support if needed, has information about the YMCA family challenge, has information about a NYS DEC poster contest, and a link to the NYS COVID Report Card which is back online.

Check out the photo album from the Homecoming Game vs. Nottingham!

parent transportation survey

RFA Homecoming Game

A message from the Superintendent

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Tracy Wenndt!

September Spotlight: The Knightly News!

The Superintendent's blog this week focuses on blocking out negativity and realizing we aren't alone, has information about a YMCA family program, has information about an Oneida County program called Boost, and a reminder about Peachjar.

The RFA vs Proctor game began in 1891, making it one of the oldest rivalries in the country. Kickoff for the Great American Rivalry Series game is 6:30 p.m. tonight at Tom Hoke Field at RFA Stadium.

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Jerrad Buttenschon!

The Superintendent's blog this week revisits some of our community supports that are available through Connected Community Schools, has information about the upcoming AREA Community Conversation, and reminders about the school immunization requirements, the NYS School COVID Report Card, and the Rite Aid COVID Testing Program.

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Sarah Kessler!

This school year, RCSD’s Equity Task Force (ETF) is partnering with ACCESS Global Group to host monthly AREA community conversations about diversity and equity in the district and the quality of learning for all. The aim of these conversations is to build Authentic Relationships Building Equity for All (A.R.E.A.) by highlighting the lived experiences of those most marginalized, specifically those that are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ members, differently abled, and/or low socio-economic status.

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bus update

On August 6th RFA students in MVCC’s Gear-Up program were recognized for their participation in Dream Camp this summer.

A message from the Superintendent

This week's blog provides some encouragement to endure the challenges we face, along with some basic information about procedures and expectations that are at the top of the list. Also included in the blog is information about non-COVID-related school vaccination requirements, Parent Portal, Peachjar, ParentSquare, and links to SED and Oneida County documents.

District Calendar

Free COVID-19 Testing Locations

survey results

NYSSBA recognition

school Supplies

We are excited to announce that we adopted a new form of school-to-home communication at the Rome City School District called ParentSquare.

Rome Pre-K Registration Begins Monday!

LEAP Summer 444 Program newsletter

Pre-K and Kindergarten Screenings

If you are interested in job opportunities within the RCSD you are encouraged to apply online at www.OLASJobs.org/mohawk

RFA Graduation 2021!

June Senior Spotlight: Collegiate Athletes

It's the last Wednesday of the school year! This Wednesday Worker of the Week goes out to all of our amazing staff members who have persevered through this challenging and unprecedented year! You made it!

This week's blog has a dedication to the Class of 2021, has updated information regarding the commencement ceremony next week, has a reminder about registering your Parent Square account for next month, has information for parents about sextortion concerns growing amongst teenagers, and a short Father's Day message for all of our Dads out there

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Leslie Blackburn!

Soon to be RFA graduates from the Class of 2021 walked the hallways of the Strough Middle School, Rome Elementary schools and the Clough Pre-K program today (June 16).

vThe Superintendent's blog this week discusses the Juneteenth holiday, has information about Parent Square, has information about graduation, has information about NYSED's Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education project, and recognizes our Spring scholar-athletes

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funding Plan (CRRSA/ARP) 2021

We need your input on "What are the most important things about being a student during the pandemic that you feel the adults in your school need to know about?"

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Mary Campbell!

In lieu of concerts, the elementary choral directors collaborated on a virtual project for the end of the year. 5th and 6th grade chorus students individually recorded themselves singing a 2-part "Rockin' Robin".

The Superintendent's blog this week provides what we hope will be one last COVID update regarding masks in schools, has basic information regarding RFA's graduation, reminders about the 21-Day Challenge and Early Childhood Registration, has information about Regents exams for this month, and some information about the last day of school.

Senior Ball was held on Saturday, June 5th at Breezes Banquets and Event Center in Utica!

Rome Free Academy will present Shrek The Musical June 3, 4, and 5 at 7:00pm via online streaming.

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Jody O'Connell!

This week's blog discusses Memorial Day, has information about a current ThoughtExchange we are conducting, has information about joining the MVCC 21-Day Challenge, has information about streaming Shrek the Musical, a reminder about Early Childhood registration for 2021-2022, and a reminder about a schedule change for Elementary schools and the Early Childhood Program.

RFA Junior Breaks 41-Year-Old School 800 Meter Record

Louis V. Denti Elementary School’s Drama Club has been working on a socially distanced musical since the middle of March. They were able to present Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS for limited audiences on May 25th and May 26th. The high-energy 30-minute musical, designed for elementary school-aged performers, is based on the classic Dodie Smith novel and the beloved Disney films. ​

The Rome City School District is encouraging our school community to participate in the Mohawk Valley Community College 21-day Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Challenge that will begin on Tuesday, June 1st.

We need your input on "What thoughts do you have on how we should utilize the federal stimulus funds allocated to the district?". To gather your feedback, we're using a tool called ThoughtExchange. All of our voices matter, so your participation is crucial and valued.

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Suzanne Abreu!

Letter

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the journey of the past and the short stretch in front of us, has information about the county vaccination pod this week at Strough, has a thank you to the community, has information about Early Childhood registration, has information for RFA's Shrek the Musical, and has an update on school health requirements for 2020-2021.

mental health awareness

The NYS Education Department (NYSED) is extending the timeframe for students to provide a health examination for school attendance for the 2020-21 school year.

Board of Education Members Visit Ridge Mills

budget results

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Mary-Kay Maitland

budget information

There will be a Vaccination POD held at Strough Middle School in the gymnasium on Wednesday, May 26th from 4pm-7pm. This is for students age 12+.

Superintendent's Blog Week of 5.17.21

Mohawk Economic Development District, Inc (MVEDD) is hosting a brief online survey for both residents and businesses in Herkimer and Oneida Counties. We want your opinion on your broadband quality and service.

The Rome City School District is actively recruiting staff for our various summer programming options

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Stephen Lewha!

Here are the five 2021-22 Board of Education Candidates running for three seats

Check out the details of the Junior Prom and Senior Ball

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses mother's day a bit, has information on the Board of Education candidates and the upcoming budget vote, and has information about the Juneteenth holiday. ​

Rome Early Childhood Program registration information for 21-22!

National Nurse Day is today, (Thursday, May 6th)

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Megan Burdick!

meet the candidates

This week's blog is in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, has information about the NAACP's Meet the Candidates night, a reminder about the annual budget hearing, and congratulations to our RFA Girls' Swim Team.

April Spotlight: Art Department

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Holly Scanlan!

2021-22 Proposed Budget Presentation

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the home stretch of the school year, a vaccination clinic opportunity for RFA students, a tutoring program for RFA students, has a congratulations to our RFA VEX Robotics team, has information about an upcoming STEM virtual conference opportunity, and has information for students, families, and staff regarding mental health resources and suicide prevention.

A vaccine clinic will be held at the Rome Free Academy small gym on Wednesday, April 28, from 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Virtual Rome Free Academy National Honor Society Ceremony will premiere Thursday, April 22nd at 7PM on our YouTube channel!

NASA has scheduled the downlink with the International Space Station for SUNY Plattsburgh’s Shine On! Look to the Stars conference during Expedition 65 on May 6, 2021. The downlink is part of a one-day virtual conference available to all PK-8 classrooms throughout New York state and is slated to feature NASA astronauts Megan McArthur and Shane Kimbrough, members of NASA’s Space X Crew-2.

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Riccardo Dursi!

The RFA Chapter of the National Honor Society will be offering tutoring for high school students in grades 9-12. All tutoring will be done virtually and can be requested by any student.

Superintendent's Blog Week of 4/19

The Rome Free Academy Black Knights Winterguard concluded their 2021 season on April 9 earning an "Excellent" rating from the championship judging panel. This was the team's eighth championship performance in the Mid-York Colorguard Circuit.

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Tracy Guiliano!

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the return of full-time in-person learning, recognizes the district for being named a Best Community for Music Education again this year, has information about the AFRL Challenge this past week, provides SED's most recent Parent Newsletter, has information about Board of Education petitions, and an update on student vaccination requirements for 2020-2021

Spring Sports Registration Information

During spring break (April 5-9) two RFA juniors participated in virtual challenge exercises with area high school students. Dominick Cangialosi and Stone Mercurio competed in the first-ever Virtual Challenge Competition – sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate and supported by the Griffiss Institute.

The Rome City School District has once again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

RCSD Bus Routes for 2020-21

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Cathy Woodruff!

School libraries can be a relaxing place to curl up with a book, browse the computer, conduct some research or participate in group activities. But a year ago that all changed when librarians had to adapt to the new changes and guidelines due to the pandemic. This meant readapting the way things were done, but still delivering services to students and teachers.

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Chris Whitmore!

This week's blog has some information regarding the return to full-time instruction on April 12 (including a link to our FAQ and an email address to ask questions), information about the 2021-2022 proposed budget, a reminder about the upcoming Spring Break, information about running for the School Board in 2021, and a reminder about the Emergency Early Dismissal drill this week.