
Wednesday Worker of the Week - 1.11.23 Brian Warn, Dispatcher for the Rome City Transportation Department
How long have you worked in the RCSD? 3 Years
What do you like most ...

Check out the first RFA Knightly News interview of the year with RFA Class of 2022 Valedictorian, Lauren Dorfman. She is a First Year, Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy...

Michael Flagg, Ridge Mills Elementary School Principal
How long have you worked in the RCSD?
This is my 7th year
What do you like most about your job? The best part...

Before the holiday break Bellamy elementary has hosted an after school coding club every Tuesday for the past 6 weeks. Students used Dash the robot and iPads to learn to code. They...

Jeff Sutter, Head Custodian at Clough/District Office
How long have you worked in the RCSD? 19 years
What do you like most about your job? Meeting new people on a daily basis...

The Nose Glows! A Readers’ Theatre with Props
Students in Michelle Panasci’s 3rd grade classroom at Ridge Mills learned a script and performed The Nose Glows? Readers’ Theatre ...

" Jill is a dedicated, hardworking professional. We have worked together for many years and she always puts the needs of the children first. She takes on many responsibilities and ...

Miss Engle and Mrs. Frisch’s first grade class at Ridge Mills took part in Holidays Around the World! So many wonderful volunteers came in to share about the different customs and ...
Holiday artwork from Mrs. Kernan's students at John Joy and Ridge Mills are featured in this video: Holiday Artwork

“Mr. Romeo is my geometry teacher and he is one of my favorite teachers of all time. He is super caring and helps any student if they struggle. He makes free time for his students ...

Gansevoort second graders took a field trip to Price Chopper (Market 32) on November 30 th
The students are learning about community resources, learning about money, and what...

Three RFA Students Selected for 2022 Conference All-State Performing Ensembles this week in Rochester!
The NYS School Music Association (NYSSMA) has selected 3 Rome Free Academy...

“I decided to nominate Amanda Jones because of her hard work and dedication to not only her required duties within the position but also the overwhelming support she offers to all ...

Looking for your input! Please join us at the AREA Community Conversation Thursday, December 1 Mt. Calvary Baptist Church - 203 Erie Blvd E. Rome, NY 6:00 -7:30 p.m.
Equity ...

Stokes second grade families stopped by the school on November 22 to hear their child read a page from their book and watch the author's signing. Afterwards they enjoyed refreshmen...

55 Join National Honor Society at RFA
A total of 55 students were inducted into the Rome Free Academy chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony Monday night (Novemb...

Congratulations to Carol Miller on receiving the New York State School Counselors Association (NYSSCA) Lifetime Achievement Award on November 18. Miller received this award for out...

ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SECURES $2.4 MILLION STATE GRANT FOR STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH
Rome, NY – The New York State Office of Mental Health has awarded the Rome City Sc...

“Mary is the heart and soul of our Athletic department. She helps keep the coaches in order and is always on top of the practice and game schedules. She is always on the phone with...

The Strough Middle School PBIS team held an assembly on November 3 to honor 18 students who represent a BRAVE Knight. “The month of October we are honoring students that have shown...