

June 19, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Donald Mortis, beloved head custodian of John Joy Elementary. Dewey was a treasured member of the Rome City School...

June 17, 2026
Dear Rome City School District Community, It is with sincere gratitude and great pride that we share the Rome City School District’s 2026–2027 revised budget proposal was approve...

June 16, 2026
Congratulations to Mrs. Gifford’s second grade classroom at Bellamy, as they recently celebrated the completion of their published books! The class worked together on creating th...
June 16, 2026
Champion crowned! Congratulations to Rome Free Academy junior Rachel O’Rourke on winning the 2026 NYS High School Federation Girls Golf Championship! O’Rourke captured the title ...

June 11, 2026
On June 9, members of the Rome CSD community gathered to honor the retirees for the 2025-2026 school year. Their years of dedication, passion, and service have shaped generations...

June 10, 2026
Moving on once again: Congratulations to Rome Free Academy junior Rachel O’Rourke on advancing to the NYS Federation Golf Championship after her second-place finish at the 2026 NY...
June 9, 2026
(UPDATE, 11:32 a.m., 6/9/26): National Grid has informed us that the gas leak has been repaired. While this is encouraging news, there is still a lingering gas odor within ...

June 4, 2026
Strough Middle School proudly recognized 68 students who exemplify the school's core values during its annual BRAVE Knight Award Ceremony. The event, held on May 20, celebrated st...

June 4, 2026
Congratulations to our recent tenure recipients! The Rome City School District Board of Education was proud to recognize and celebrate staff members who earned tenure during a Ten...

June 2, 2026
Congratulations to the Rome Free Academy seniors who successfully completed the P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) program! P-TECH, offered in partnership ...

May 22, 2026
Dear Rome City School District Families, Staff, and Community Members, As we shared Wednesday, the Rome City School District’s proposed 2026–2027 budget was not approved by voter...

May 21, 2026
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education of the Rome City School District on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at 266 West Dominick Street f...

May 21, 2026
Congratulations to Rome Free Academy junior Rachel O’Rourke on capturing the NYSPHSAA Section III Girls Golf individual championship! O’Rourke shot a 75 to capture the title at s...

May 20, 2026
Dear Rome City School District Families and Employees, On behalf of the Rome City School District, we sincerely thank everyone who participated in yesterday’s annual budget vote ...

May 19, 2026
Congratulations to Rome Free Academy junior Jacob Ciccone on winning the discus and shot put events at the William F. Eddy Jr. Memorial Track Meet! Ciccone won the discus with a ...

May 15, 2026
The Rome City School District Board of Education Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 20th will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Rome Free Academy Library. The meeting will follow the 20...

May 15, 2026
Rome City School District has received the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation for the 12th year in a row! This prestigious award from the National Association...

May 12, 2026
Congratulations to seniors Timothy Hill and Elijah Pomales and teacher/coach Albert Bangs from the Rome Free Academy robotics team, as they captured first place and the grand priz...

May 8, 2026
On Tuesday, May 19, district residents will vote for three seats on the Rome City School District Board of Education. The highest vote-getter will serve one five-year term, and th...

May 7, 2026
Pre-Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open! Applications can be picked up and dropped off during the specified times below in the box located outside of t...