December 8, 2024
This week-long celebration highlights the importance of inclusion and celebrates the diverse identities, backgrounds, and abilities of our students and staff. Throughout the distr...
November 18, 2024
Strough Choirs sang the national anthem at the Utica Comets game on Saturday, November 16. Students from Miss Anderson’s and Miss Bushaw’s 7th & 8th grade choirs had the opportun...
November 1, 2024
A total of 58 eighth-grade students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) on Thursday, October 24, at Strough Middle School. Honor society advisers Mrs. Amand...
December 13, 2024
Rome City School District Families: Protect Your Child's K-12 School-Issued Device - $34 per device, no deductible. Apple iPad Model A2696 128GB BLK - 44 per device, no deductib...
November 7, 2024
The Rome Free Academy Varsity Field Hockey team is advancing to the State Regional finals after a thrilling sub-regional game. Fiona McMahon led the Black Knights to victory in th...
October 28, 2024
As Rome City School District recognizes School Bus Safety Week – October 21-25, we want to remind our community of the crucial role our bus drivers and monitors play in ensuring st...
October 24, 2024
Jessica Lawson, PreK Teacher How long have you worked in the district? This is my third year with the district. What do you like most about your job? There...
October 23, 2024
Rome is home to a very special tree—an Artemis 1 Moon Tree. A powerful piece of space history is now taking root on the grounds of Rome Free Academy at the Griffiss Business and Te...
October 16, 2024
The Rome City School District is pleased to announce that Mrs. Jennifer Hummel will be joining us as the new Principal of Ridge Mills Elementary School, effective October 28, 2024....
October 14, 2024
National School Lunch Week is October 14-18, 2024 and we encourage our community to take a moment to thank our incredible staff for their dedication and service. Our food service ...
October 10, 2024
The Rome City School District believes that taking care of your mental health is important. Each school in our district has a strong team of professionals trained to teach studen...
October 1, 2024
We are excited to introduce FirstView®, a new app provided by First Student that will be available for use starting October 1st, 2024 . This app is designed to make your experien...
September 26, 2024
Do you know a Rome City School District student who deserves recognition, no matter their achievements? Whether they excel in academics or sports, show kindness to others, overco...
September 15, 2024
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re reminded of the richness that diversity brings to our community. This is a special time to honor the many contributions of Hispanic i...
September 13, 2024
Welcome to the opening day of the 2024-25 school year! RFA students Capricia Damiano and Jassiha Garner were the emcees for the fun-filled event on September 3, 2024. Check out...
September 9, 2024
As part of our commitment to creating a supportive, and welcoming environment, it is important that when families have questions or concerns, they can quickly find an answer or res...
August 26, 2024
This past week, the Rome community had the chance to meet and welcome the new Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Nerlande Anselme. Two events were held: one at Rome Free Academy on Au...
August 24, 2024
August 23, 2024 Dear Rome City School District Families, As a longtime educator and the parent of a teenager, this is a time of year that I eagerly anticipate. While I cert...