Rome Free Academy - High School 9-12

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

School Social Work Week 2025 celebrates the collective power and passion of school social workers who unite communities to ignite positive change in the lives of students, familie...

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...

It was a special morning at Rome Free Academy as the Top Ten Class of 2025 was announced on Monday, February 25. The Valedictorian is Abdullah Shaik and the Salutatorian is Caitli...

The Section 3 Tournament are starting this week for a few of RFA's teams including bowling , Swimming, skiing and volleyball. Basketball and Hockey will begin in another week or...

We are excited to invite you to join the Rome City School District in celebrating Black History Month. On Tuesday, February 11, we will honor the theme of African Americans ...

The Black Knights Varsity Winterguard made a spectacular debut this season, defeating last year's IRA champions, the Oswego Winterguard, in their first competition. The team achi...

We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the first annual Rome City School District Teacher of the Year! This prestigious award celebrates the extraordinary e...

The Black Knights Varsity Winterguard will officially kick off their 12 th season on Saturday, January 18 as they travel to Central Square. The team, under the direction of Lind...

Janai (left) and Arwen (right) were selected to participate in the New York School of Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Treble Choir. The prestigious festival took place on De...