
July 25, 2025
There’s no shortage of fun in the Special Education Extended School Year program at Ridge Mills Elementary! In Ms. Renzi’s art class, students dove into a shark-themed project,...

July 3, 2025
On June 27, Rome Free Academy celebrated 348 graduates from the Class of 2025 during the Rome City School District’s 156th Commencement Ceremony—a proud evening marked by tradition...

June 13, 2025
Congratulations to Isabella O’Rourke, who has been awarded the SAANYS Region 8 Scholarship, a distinction given to high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional school and commun...

June 11, 2025
The Rome City School District is proud to announce that Caitlin Platis and Karl Van Hoesel have been recognized as 2024–2025 Section III Scholar Athletes . The two outstanding st...

May 30, 2025
Girls Golf Congratulations to Rachel O'Rourke and Isabella O'Rourke for qualifying for the NYS Golf State Championship Tournament. The tournament will be held on June 7th, 8th, ...

May 22, 2025
Dear Staff, Families & Community We are thrilled to announce the appointment of the new Principal of Rome Free Academy, the flagship of our district. Please join us in welcoming...

May 15, 2025
The Rome City School District’s 2025–2026 budget proposal was approved by voters on May 20, 2025, with a vote of 434 to 257—representing a 63% approval rate. On behalf of our enti...

May 15, 2025
Felicia James-Williams I was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. In 2004, my husband and I moved to Rome, NY, which we've been proud to call home ever since. I earned a bac...

May 14, 2025
Rome City School District (RCSD) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to...

April 25, 2025
Representing Rome Free Academy, senior Jolainna Sciorilli and junior Timothy Hill earned 4th place at the 16th Annual Challenge Competition, held from April 21-25, 2025. Guided by ...

April 17, 2025
Team 1 from Rome Free Academy won the overall competition at this year’s Oneida County Envirothon and will represent Oneida County , the Rome City School District , and ...

April 9, 2025
"So now I gotta cut loose, Footloose" The Rome Free Academy Musical will present Footloose April 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30PM in the RFA Auditorium. Tickets for Footloose are ...

April 4, 2025
The Rome City School District Candidates for election to the Board of Education may pick up information and petitions at the District Office of the Rome City School District, 409 B...

April 3, 2025
On April 5th, 2025, from 3 PM to 6 PM, select Dick’s Sporting Goods locations throughout Section III will be hosting an Officials Recruitment Day in partnership with NYSPHSAA Sect...

March 24, 2025
On Monday, March 24, the Rome Free Academy student-centered journalism program welcomed Sierra Sanghetti-Daniels from the People’s Perception Project (P3), a civic engagement comp...

March 16, 2025
Below is the ZOOM link if you are interested in registering for the ‘How to Become a School Board Member’ James Van Wormer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. To...

March 10, 2025
Denti Elementary School presents Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr. by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul at the Strough Auditorium on Thursday, March 27th & Friday, March 28th ...

March 8, 2025
The Middle School Chapter of the Rome Science Fair was held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in the Strough Library. Forty teams, consisting of either individuals or partners, competed i...

March 5, 2025
March kicks off Music in Our Schools Month and what a better way to get into the school spirit than to join us this Saturday, March 8th, for the Copper City Classic Winterguard com...

February 28, 2025
The Rome City School District will hold its 2025-26 Kindergarten Registration: Monday, March 3rd through Friday, March 7th Times : 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ...