budget information

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!

Check out the details of the Junior Prom and Senior Ball

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.

2021-22 Proposed Budget Presentation 3.25.21

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Sheryl Janes!

On behalf of the Rome CSD, Supported Learning Department, please join us in celebrating Autism Awareness Month!

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the return of students to full-time learning, has the 2021-2022 calendar, has information about a new resource for RFA Career and College planning, has information about running for the school board this year, and a reminder about the emergency go-home drill

The Rome City School District will be reopening schools for full-time in-person learning on Monday, April 12, 2021

Letter from NYSED on testing and June/August Assessments FAQ's

As we look into options and prepare for a FULL in-person learning option for our students, the Rome City School District is working to determine the number of students we can expect to return to in-person learning this Spring.

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Stephen Russell!

The Superintendent's blog this week asks for families to complete a quick survey regarding a full return to in-person learning at some point this Spring, provides a summary of this past week's parent task force meeting with the Board of Education, has a reminder about March 19, provides notice about the Emergency Go Home drill coming in the future, and has a link to the Commissioner's newsletter.

Read the reports from the Parent Task Force held on Wednesday, March 10th.

Congratulations to John E. Joy 4th grader, Parker Emery on his winning essay for Black History Month (February).

Wednesday Worker of the Week- Carol VanCourt

Do you know a staff member who should be spotlighted?! Nominate a Rome City School District staff member for Wednesday Worker of the Week!

Congratulations to the Top 10 of the RFA Class of 2021!

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the last year, has new information about an Art Contest through Walgreens, a reminder about March 19, some information about our Winter Scholar-Athletes, and a reminder about kindergarten registration.

Wednesday Worker of the Week: Candance Westcott!

Rome City School District is participating in the Mohawk Valley Equity Pledge program through the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses educational philosophy for all students, has information from SED for parents, a reminder about Kindergarten registration, a reminder about the MV Equity Pledge, and has information about YMCA program.

February Spotlight: Physical Education Department

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