Joe Palmer, Building Maintenance Mechanic – Buildings and Grounds

The Superintendent's blog this week includes information that brings us closer to a full re-opening of schools (and includes a link to a ThoughtExchange to assist in the process of returning to full in-person learning), has a reminder about the NYS travel requirements for those that away during vacation, has information about kindergarten registration, has information for RFA and Strough students regarding the Science Fair, and has a reminder about a virtual college fair.

A letter from the Superintendent - February 18, 2021

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Maria Carrick

Elementary students from Bellamy, John Joy, Ridge Mills, Staley and Stokes elementary schools made valentines for special delivery to nursing homes, essential workers at Rome Memorial Hospital and the Rome Fire Department.

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Dawn Dunn

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses Black History Month, has an update to the NYSDOH PreK-12 Toolkit, has information about kindergarten registration for 2021-2022, a reminder about mid-winter recess next week, and has information about BigFutures Day by the College Board.

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Renee O'Connell!

Updated Hybrid Schedules 2.1.21

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the half way point of the school year and moving forward into the second semester, a reminder about the hybrid schedule, an update on winter athletics, and an update on yellow zone designations.

January 2021 Spotlight: School Nurses

Rome Early Childhood Program 2021-22 Registration

Wednesday Worker of the Week for January 27, 2021

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses some of the things that are necessary to help get schools back to a more normal environment, information on the testing process including a video of a sample test, has information on winter athletics changes, provides some information on the state budget, and a reminder about changes to the hybrid schedule.

COVID-19 testing update from the Superintendent of Schools

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Sarah Green

COVID-19 Testing Procedure Information

Letter from the Superintendent 1.19.21

The Superintendent's blog discusses the dream that Dr. King had for our country, some information on the return to hybrid learning, information on a change to the hybrid schedule, information on the testing requirements, and some discussion on the future.

Donna Guiliano, Library Aide/Teacher Aide at John E. Joy Elementary

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses an Equity Pledge that is ongoing in our region, has an update on the anticipated return of hybrid learning, an update on winter sports, an update on Yellow Zone requirements, and an update on the vaccination situation.

Transportation Update

Video Message from the Superintendent

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Kareem Jones!

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the opportunities in 2021, reminder about the reopening of schools, an update about a return to hybrid learning, info about the yellow zone designation, and an update on COVID vaccinations.

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Tracey Durr!

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Shelley Razy!

December Spotlight Story- Technology Department

We may be apart, but we can still make music together. RFA Select Choir presents: Silent Night!

Wednesday Worker of the Week: 12.16.20

Connected Community Schools Food Pantry at Staley Elementary hit a milestone today, December 16, 2020.

Serving extra meals on Friday, December 18

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the year 2020, has a reminder to vote for RFA's Tommy Dunn in a national poll, has information about Community Schools' Operation Elves, a congratulations to our scholar athletes, and a reminder about an upcoming schedule adjustment! ​

Letter from the Superintendent 12.12.20

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Nicole Royce

Additional Meals for Saturday (given out on Fridays)

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Letter from the Superintendent 12.3.20

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Melinda McCabe

The Superintendent's blog week provides an update on what may be coming in the next few weeks, a reminder about elementary schedules, information about the school COVID report card, a final reminder to please vote for the Great American Rivalry Series (please vote daily and often), and reminders about the school COVID toolkit and the cohort schedule adjustment coming in a few weeks.

November Student Accomplishment section of the Rome Sentinel- RFA Ceramics

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