The RFA Grad Walk was held on June 17, 2019.

The Superintendent's blog this week has a father's day message, discusses a new school vaccination law, a graduation flower fundraiser, and some information about parent portal and our final report cards. Have a great week everyone!

The RCSD Parent Portal will be unavailable beginning Tuesday, June 18th, until ALL Final Grades have been entered.

Check out photos throughout the District of this years celebration of Flag Day!

Thirty-eight 3rd and 4th grade students in the Rome City School District were recognized for their cursive writing essays at Denti Elementary on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

Donuts with Dad at Denti! Students in Mrs. Darois and Mrs. Lewthwaite's first-grade classes invited their dads to enjoy donuts and make friendship bracelets with them. Father's Day is this Sunday, June 16th. Thanks to all our Rome dads for all you do!

Rome Early Childhood Pre-k students in Denice Luczak and Amanda Sullivan’s classrooms released brook trout in Wood Creek at Guyer Field on June 12th and 13th.

The Superintendent's blog this week is a play on words from a hit cartoon comedy (Family Guy), information about an RFA graduation flower bouquet fundraiser, an RFA Rotary Interact Art and Music festival, and information on the pharmaceutical take back program. Have a great week everyone!

The Ride for Missing Children made their breakfast stop at Staley Elementary on June 7, 2019!

RFA's Rotary Interact Club is hosting a special art and music showcase, featuring an art gallery, face painting, and live music

Strough Middle School held an award ceremony, “Celebration of Success,” honoring the academic accomplishments of more than 174 students on Wednesday, June 5th in the school auditorium.

The Department of Environmental Conservation and the Rome City School District are partnering to "Get the Meds Out" of your home's medicine cabinet.

This past April, the RFA Travel Club ventured to China on a three-city tour to Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, where they were submerged in the Chinese culture. Learn about this trip and next years trip.

The Superintendent's blog this week talks about the changed times in education, a DEC pharmaceutical take back program, the Fleet Feet running camp, and our contingency day give back reminder for June 10. Have a great week!

RFA 9th graders sponsored two shelter animals, Momma Chase the dog and Alfred the cat, from the Humane Society of Rome.

On Thursday, May 30th Rome Free Academy cited exceptional students in its junior class who received various awards such as potential annual scholarships to college as well as special recognition from organizations.

On May 20th 33 soon-to-graduate seniors from Rome Free Academy were celebrated for their dedication and achievements, with support from Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC).

The Superintendent's blog this week is a thank you to our community for passing the school budget, some info on the ARTLETICS summer camp, some info on a local soccer camp, and a reminder about our contingency day give back in June. Have a great week!

RFA stopped New Hartford’s streak at nine and won the Section!

BUDGET PASSES

The Superintendent's blog this week talks about some of the similarities of golf and education, the upcoming budget vote, an NAACP Meet the Candidates event, the Salvation Army summer camps, and our contingency day give-back reminder. Have a great week!

2019-20 RCSD Budget Newsletter

Parents: If you have a child that will be 5 years old by December 1, 2019, they are eligible for kindergarten. Sign them up today!

SYDNEY STAMBOLY HAS SET THE ALL TIME GOAL SCORING RECORD

The Rome City School District's String Department invites all 4th and 5th-grade students and their parents to our String Recruitment Night!

Typist: The Rome City School District is actively recruiting for individuals to fill eleven month and twelve month typist positions. Candidates shall meet the minimum Civil Service requirements to qualify for the position. Experience in the Microsoft Suite is preferred. Salary and benefits per contract. Interested candidates shall submit their cover letter and resume to: Mr. Geoffrey Morton, Director of People Operations, 409 Bell Road, Rome, NY 13440.

The Superintendent's blog this week is a tribute to our moms out there, has information on the annual budget vote, NYSPHAA Coaches Appreciation Day, a Paint the Town Purple event this week, information about the Community Schools Parent University kick-off event, our contingency day give back date, and the Rising Stars summer/fall registrations. Have a great week!

The Rome City School District’s Early Childhood Program is pleased to announce the following changes for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.

The Superintendent's blog this week thanks our faculty and staff, discusses the upcoming budget hearing, an RTA canned food drive, and the contingency day give back for the one unused day we have.

Congratulations to John George, Maria Kenney, Kennedy Sullivan, and Tyrin Tennant on receiving $1,000 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Rome! The students wrote an essay indicating how they might espouse the Rotary motto "Service Above Self" in his or her future endeavors.

Rome Free Academy's Girl's Varsity Softball Team

Rome Free Academy's Boy's Varsity Lacrosse

Mohawk Valley Community College held a STEM Fest on April 26th and 27th that involved numerous physics, engineering, and nano activities for kids and families

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the final stretch of the school year, a Parent University event, the ESSA family engagement survey, Board of Education elections, and the junior class painting fundraiser. Have a great week!

Students in fifth and sixth grade at Stokes Elementary were given the opportunity to become published authors by entering a writing contest through, Young Writers USA

Tonight, Thursday, April 25th, RFA’s Rhapsody Show Choir will be hosting a performance with the Rome Community Theatre Talent Team and the Denti Elementary Drama Club. The show will begin at 7:00pm; tickets are $5 and available at the door or in advance at Jervis Public Library.

On April 3, 2019 Mrs. Melone’s Real Life 101 classes attended a full day of Junior Achievement Career Success Program of workshops. The Junior Achievement Career Success Program: JA: You’re Hired was held at MVCC in Rome.

Ridge “Go ‘Pig’ or Go Home Challenge” Focuses on Reading

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses various awareness/recognition events in April, a proposed budget update, the ESSA family engagement survey, Board of Education elections, and a painting class fundraiser. Have a great week!

Superintendent Peter Blake discusses updates to the Rome City School District's proposed budget for 2019-2020.

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) awarded the Rome City School District (RCSD) two grants for programs supporting homeless students.

Please follow the link to take the Family Engagement Survey. Your input will help us to complete our district and school plans!

Check out the album of Denti's presentation of Madagascar Jr.

Happy Monday before spring break! The Superintendent's blog this week discusses recent budget developments, the NAMM Best Community for Music Education Award, the go home early drill, spring break, and the upcoming Board of Education elections.

Check out the album of RFA's presentation of The Drowsy Chaperone

The Giving Tree School Pantry is a food bank sponsored by Rome Community Schools. It is available for all families within the Rome City School District. The Giving Tree School Pantry is located at Bellamy Elementary and is open Monday and Friday from 12-2pm & Wednesday 12-4pm.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses some potential budget updates (depending on when the State budget is adopted), our RFA student athletes, the RFA musical, a chicken riggie fundraiser, and the Go Home Early Drill.

On Thursday, March 28, Clough held their One School, One Book event.

The Denti Elementary Drama Club will present Dreamworks’ Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr. April 9th and 10th.

RFA presents THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, April 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 pm.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses National Public Schools Week, the chicken riggie dinner fundraiser, the NYSED parent dashboard, and the dialogue with the superintendent event. Have a great week!

Superintendent Peter Blake was selected by the National School Public Relations Association as a Superintendent to Watch for 2018-19. He was one of only 14 chosen NATIONALLY for their innovative and effective use of communication technology!

Enjoy a Chicken Riggie Dinner to benefit the RFA Junior class

The RFA Career Fair was held on March 14, 2019.

The RCSD winter 2019 newsletter is in the mail and will be arriving in homes soon.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses building projects as they relate to a budget, the NYSED Parent Dashboard, Music in Our Schools Month, the Suitcase Art Show, and the upcoming dialogue event. Have a great week!

RCSD Kindergarten Screenings for 2019

On March 12, Clough was visited by alpaca thanks to The Wild Animal Park!

On March 8, 2019 Artistree Studios and Gallery invited guests to view RFA student artwork and enjoy a performance by RFA Jazz Band

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the budget and development process, a reminder about Friday 3/15, the Suitcase Art Show, National Social Workers' Month, and the upcoming Dialogue with the Superintendent event. Have a great week!

The RFA Career Fair will be held on Thursday, March 14 7:30am-10:20am in the RFA gymnasium. On the spot interviews will take place from 10:30am-12:00pm. Open to all RFA students, come discover the career of your future!

As the Rome Music Department continues to grow and flourish, we are in need of new instruments for our students to use grades 5-12 in both band and orchestra.

The All City Band Concert was held on March 6, 2019.

The Suitcase Show opening on March 7 was a great success!

Follow the link to view the 2019-2020 Budget Presentation

The Class of 2019 purchased two chairs and a table to donate to RFA as their senior gift. The items are located in the lobby as you enter the main entrance. They were purchased from roi Office Interiors Inc of Rome. The class of 2019 advisors are Mrs. Colangelo and Mrs. Duffy. Thank you class of 2019 and to Mrs.Colangelo for these photos!

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the MOMO and 48-Hour Challenges, a Rome YMCA community survey, our online curriculum portal, and National School Breakfast Week. Have a great week!

The Rome Academy of Sciences conducted the 62nd Annual Rome Science Fair. The Rome Science Fair is comprised of two separate events; the Jr./Sr. Science Fair held at NY State School for the Deaf on Wednesday, Feb 27th, and the Sr. Science Fair was held on Saturday Mar 2nd at RFA. The theme for this year’s science fair was “Look to the Stars”

Carrying on the 4th-grade tradition at Bellamy, Samantha Sabia’s class created Longhouse replicas to wrap up their Native Americans in New York Unit.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses reflecting on diversity, the RFA top ten, Read Across America Week, the Annual Rome Science Fair, and some tech information on phishing, vishing, and smishing. Have a great week!

62nd Annual Rome Science Fair on Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to the Public) RFA - 95 Dart Circle, Rome

The RFA Top Ten Class of 2019 was announced on February 14th.

The Rome City School District is pleased to share our Atlas Curriculum Management site with the Rome Community.

The exhibit features a variety of exemplary work from students in grades K-12. The Suitcase show travels to 3 locations in Rome each year and will be kicking off with an opening reception on Thursday, March 7 from 3:30-5 at the Ft. Stanwix Willett Center on N. James St. Don't miss it!

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the challenges of parenting with the increasing use of social media, a Black History Month event with the Historical Society, a family event with the Rome Art and Community Center, 2019-2020 kindergarten registration, a winter recess reminder, and a reminder regarding parent portal. Have a great week!

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses some kudos to RFA and the district for their improved graduation rate, the American Heart Association Run/Walk Event, Pre-K registration, and the BOCES Family Welcome Center.

Forever Growing Pre-School and K-12 Special Ed Summer Program - Applications for Employment

Pre-K and Kindergarten registration is taking place Monday, March 4th through Friday, March 8th.

Governor Cuomo: students impacted by government shutdown should get free lunch

My blog this week discusses some updates on the proposed Capital Project, the Go Red for Women day, the upcoming Rhapsody Collegiate Showcase, the American Heart Association Run/Walk, 2019-2020 pre-K registration, and the new BOCES Family Welcome Center.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the RFA regents exam week, National Compliment Day, and the Rescue Mission Gear Giveaway. Have a great week!

The 8th Annual CNY Show Choir Festival was held on January 18, 2019, at Rome Free Academy.

Regents Transportation and Schedule

Congratulations to the RFA boys wrestling team who took first place at FM in the Duals!

The NYS scholarship for academic excellence provides financial aid for full-time study in approved programs at schools located in New York State.

Members of the Rome Free Academy show choir Rhapsody performed for students at John E. Joy Elementary School today. Rhapsody performed at other schools throughout the district as it gears up for Friday’s Show Choir Festival at RFA.

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses ESSA and the need to opt in to our assessments this year, a Rome Rescue Mission event, a Rome Sports Hall of Fame event, and an upcoming show choir performance.

JV and Varsity female athletes in grades 7-12, you're invited to a Breakfast of Champions on March 16th - Lake Delta Inn

The Denti LEGO Robotics Club is gearing up for their FIRST LEGO competition on Sunday, January 13th at Central Valley Academy.

Students and alumni participated in ‘The Greatest Show,’ on January 5th at RFA. The performance featured a variety of musical theater pieces by current RFA students and alumni. This year marks the eleventh annual Cabaret.

“Face-Off Against Colon Cancer" t-shirts for sale for the game in memory of Coach Mastracco, please contact Sherry Mecca at the Rome Early Childhood site (315)334-1250. Shirts are 15$ and all proceeds will go to a person battling cancer as well as cancer research!

The Superintendent's blog this week discusses mentoring, the RFA Face Off Against Colon Cancer game, our mentoring program, Peachjar, and some best tech practices. Have a great week! https://leadingthroughlistening.blogspot.com/

According to the SUNY website, the Master Teacher program was inspired to bolster K-12 STEM education. “Responding to the call to strengthen our nation’s K-12 STEM education, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo launched the New York State Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP) in partnership with The State University of New York and Math for America. The NYSMTP celebrates the work of the highest-performing STEM teachers by establishing an expert community dedicated to developing expertise in the areas of content, pedagogy, and students’ families and communities.” Becoming a Master Teacher requires four-year participation in the Program.

Congratulations to the Rome Free Academy students featured in the December issue of the Student Accomplishment section of the Rome Sentinel!

Staley Elementary hosted the swearing-in ceremony for Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon.

Rome Free Academy will present its 2019 musical Cabaret Saturday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the RFA Auditorium. The performance will feature a variety of musical theater pieces by current RFA students and alumni. This year marks the eleventh annual Cabaret.

Superintendent Peter Blake was featured in the January issue of the American Association of School Administrators magazine!

The month of December was chuck full of winter concerts happening throughout the district. From the elementary beginners to the seasoned professionals of high school, everyone did a wonderful job spreading holiday cheer with their music.