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Cap & Gown Ordering extended to March 1st. Good morning RFA Seniors and parents: Graduation is right around the corner, don't delay in ordering your cap & gown now. Al...

Tuesday 01/24/23- 8:00am exam English Language Arts in Small Gym 12:00pm exam Living Environment in Small Gym W...

Wednesday Worker of the Week is Nikki Roberts, John Joy Kindergarten Teacher How long have you worked for the district? 17 years What do I like most about my job? I...

Congratulations Amya! The McDonald’s All-American Games have announced the nominees for the 2023 game, and four Section III players made the list, including Amya McLeod. h...

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 l...

Our friends and colleagues in the Buffalo City School District organized a Red, White, and Blue / Buffalo Bills day to show support for Damar Hamlin and his recovery from cardiac ...

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 Academ...

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 bes...

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. The...

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 ...

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 an...

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 wha...

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 Academ...

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...

“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...

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 refreshme...