Rome City School District

Through our “Rome is Home” video series, hear directly from our students to learn how our mission, vision and values reflect who we are, what we believe in, and where we are determined to go. #RomeisHome youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Don’t forget! Today is the budget vote for the 2026-2027 school year. Polls are open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. View the 26-27 budget newsletter on our website: romecsd.org/page/business-…

Your voice matters! The 2026-2027 school budget vote will take place on Tuesday, May 19th. Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. View the 26-27 budget newsletter on our website: romecsd.org/page/business-…

Rome CSD is seeking a highly effective, student-focused Elementary Principal. Internal applicants, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Kathy Grosso in Human Resources at: kgrosso@romecsd.org. External applicants are to apply online at: olasjobs.org/job-details/RO…

Congratulations to seniors Timothy Hill and Elijah Pomales and teacher/coach Albert Bangs from the Rome Free Academy robotics team, as they captured first place and the grand prize at the 17th Annual Air Force Research Laboratory Challenge Competition! romecsd.org/article/2893723

On Tuesday, May 19th, district residents will vote for three seats on the Rome City School District Board of Education. Meet the candidates running for the 2026-2027 school year: romecsd.org/article/2880398

✨🎓 Decision Day at RFA 🎓✨ Today, we celebrate our seniors as they take the next step toward their futures. Whether they’re heading off to college, starting careers, serving in the military, or attending trade schools, the Class of '26 is headed in amazing directions!

Join us on April 16 as we hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Rome Free Academy's new tennis courts and baseball and softball fields! The ceremony, set to begin at 3:45 pm at RFA, will also feature a ceremonial first pitch and opening tennis serve. #RomeCSD

It’s National Assistant Principals Week! We would like to take this opportunity to recognize the incredible leadership and dedication of our assistant principals across Rome CSD. Please join us in celebrating and thanking our amazing assistant principals for all they do!

The 26-27 school budget vote is approaching! We encourage you to attend one of the upcoming forums to learn more about the proposed budget. Your input is invaluable, and we encourage you to join us. The budget vote for the 26-27 school year will take place on Tuesday, May 19.

FEATURE STORY - "Love Your Selfie:" Through a variety of empowering initiatives such as the Introducing Girl Talk program, RFA sophomore Isabella Occhipinti is helping girls build confidence, self-esteem, and positive relationships. Learn more: romecsd.org/article/2795039 #RomeisHome

Did You Know? Rome CSD offers FREE enrichment programs to our students and families through our continued partnership with the YMCA. To see a full list of programs offered, visit the YMCA website here: ymcatrivalley.org

Students at John Joy Elementary rocked their “mismatched socks” on Thursday to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and honor their peers with Down syndrome. We’re proud to foster a safe and inclusive environment for everyone in the Rome City School District! #romeishome

RFA recently welcomed Lilyan Micicozzi, alumna and current senior at Syracuse University, to present her studies in sustainable and functional design, inspiring art students to create with intention. We enjoy welcoming our alumni back to Rome CSD! #romeishome

Show What You Know! The NYS Tests are fast approaching, and we encourage all students to participate. These assessments offer valuable insights into your child’s learning, highlighting their strengths and areas for growth while also helping educators tailor instruction & support.

Due to inclement weather, the Rome City School District will be operating on a TWO-HOUR DELAY today, Wednesday, February 25.

We are so proud to have several winter sports teams representing RCSD in Sectional Finals and State Qualifier competitions! Please find schedule and ticket information for each team available in the link. Good luck to all our teams and Go Black Knights! romecsd.org/o/athletics/ar…

A reminder to please join us TONIGHT as we celebrate Black History Month! #BlackHistoryMonth2026 #RomeisHome #RCSD

Congratulations to Jenna Preski of the RFA girls volleyball team on recently hitting 500 kills for the 25-26 season! Good luck to the Black Knights in tonight's Sectional semifinals! Learn more: romecsd.org/article/2699846

The Rome City School District is proud to celebrate our dedicated team of school counselors during @ASCAtweets National School Counseling Week Feb. 2-6! Learn more and meet our school counseling team: romecsd.org/article/2681839

Visit the Rome Art & Community Center from February 5th to 26th for the Rome CSD Mid-Year Art Show, featuring artwork from our talented students in grades K-12. Don't miss the closing reception on February 26th from 3 – 5 p.m. to celebrate the hard work of these young artists!