
On September 28, the Rome City School District and the Connected Community Schools team marked their 5th anniversary and unveiled a new hub at Strough Middle School with a ribbon-...

Rome City School District staff participated in a Poverty Simulation at RFA on Monday, September 25, 2023. The Rome Teacher’s Center facilitated the Simulation in partnership wit...

Come out to support the RFA Marching Band performances!
RFA Marching Band performance schedule:
9/23 - Competition - New Hartford HS (performs at 6:13 pm)
9/29 - RFA ...

Attn. RFA Seniors, upload your senior photos!
Seniors: Link to upload photos: https://forms.gle/EBbu8uKwHvhG...
Link to order a senior/ business ad for the yearbook: ...

Wednesday Worker of the Week is RFA Science teacher, Christina Steurrys
How long have you worked in the RCSD? This is my 20th year in district
What do you like most abou...

The RFA Boys JV and Varsity Soccer teams are teaming up for a charitable cause that's close to their hearts. On Saturday, September 16th, 2023, they're not just playing soccer; th...



Continuing its annual tradition, the Rome City School District Food Service Program once again provided nourishing meals to children and teenagers this year at six parks. “The sum...

Please note that the correct last day of school is June 25, not June 21. The accurate date has been updated in this electronic version. However, the printed calendars will dis...


Over the summer, students at Bellamy and RFA schools participated in the KEYS program led by Instructor Blake Propst. The program incorporated hands-on musical activities, allowin...

If you are interested in job opportunities within the RCSD
you are encouraged to apply online at www.OLASJobs.org
Immediate Openings
Please see the postings below fo...

The first thing I thought about when I heard that Coach Tom Hoke passed away was the word “winner.” Whatever team or sport he took over, he made them winners. As a football coac...

Evie Denton, an incoming senior at RFA, was honored with the All-CNY Girls Golf Player of the Year award on June 22 at the Schine Student Center in Syracuse. During the spring sea...

The RFA News Studio was renamed the “Alana Iacovissi Studio” on Thursday, June 29, as Alana, family, friends, and staff gathered to celebrate. This renaming ceremony served as a t...

The 154th Commencement ceremony of the Rome Free Academy Class of 2023 took place on June 24, featuring a graduatin...

You’re invited to attend a dedication ceremony on Thursday, June 29th at 6:00 p.m. to rename and dedicate the RFA News Studio in honor of Alana Iacovissi, a 2022 graduate and for...

Former students of Time for Tots, who completed their pre-K education in 2010, joyfully came together on June 23, 2023, at the familiar setting of 717 West Thomas Street. This loc...

We express our deepest gratitude for your years of service and dedication to our educational community. Your tireless efforts and unwavering commitment have made a lasting impact ...