Rome Free Academy - High School 9-12

In partnership with the Rome African American Heritage Association (AAHA) and the Rome NAACP, the Rome City School District invites you to join us in celebrating Black History Mon...

Students and staff at Rome Free Academy were provided with an extra bit of sweetness during the holiday season, thanks to the creativity of students Aiden Chapple, Seth Briggs, an...

Rome Free Academy takes pride in the success of our music and arts programs. The dedication and passion of our teachers have positively impacted many students and have encouraged ...

We are proud to share that RFA Seniors Robyn Thompson, Julia Thet, and Alexis Roth have received Gold Key Awards from the 2026 CNY Scholastic Art Council. In total, they were a...

A total of 49 students were inducted into the Rome Free Academy chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony on Thursday, November 13th at the high school. Membership is gr...

Congratulations to Rome Free Academy PE & health teacher Reanna Zappavigna on receiving the 2025 Joy of Effort Award, as recognized by the New York State Association for Health, P...

The Rome City School District is pleased to welcome James Sojda as its new Director of District School Safety and Security. In his role, Sojda develops, implements, and oversees ...

Congratulations to Luke Pelton of the RFA cross country team, who placed sixth at the Section III Championships with a time of 16:03 to qualify for the NYSPHSAA Championships! ...

Congratulations to the Rome Free Academy Field Hockey team on winning the NYSPHSAA Section III Class A championship!! The Black Knights defeated Baldwinsville 2-1 Sunday afternoon...

The Rome City School District is pleased to welcome Carolyn Getchell as its new Nurse Practitioner. In her role, Getchell oversees all health-related activities and provides dire...

The Rome City School District was honored to welcome Dr. Betty A. Rosa, New York State Commissioner of Education, for a special visit to Rome Free Academy today, Oct. 29. Commiss...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

Rome City School District Superintendent Nerlande Anselme invites all members of the community to take part in the culminating event of our strategic planning efforts— Strategic P...

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...

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...

As we approach the final stages of our school budget season, we want to ensure our community is well-informed not only about the proposed budget but also the process behind its de...

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 ...