Rome High School recently organized a meet-and-greet event at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy. This gathering provided us with the delightful opportunity to introduce our new head Wrestling Coach, Matthew Dunn, as well as our new head Track and Field and Cross Country Coach, Kelly Carter!
The event proved to be a huge success, boasting an impressive turnout of aspiring athletes, supportive parents, committed administrators, and esteemed colleagues from our educational institutions. It served as an exceptional platform for individuals to forge personal connections with Coach Dunn and Coach Carter, while they eloquently articulated their respective visions and objectives for our esteemed Wrestling, Track and Field, and Cross-Country programs.
🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 The Rome High School Marketing Program has just been awarded the prestigious 2023-2024 Marriott Foundation Curriculum Grant! 🏆👏 Over the next three years, this grant will empower our high school students with invaluable knowledge and skills in the hotel industry!
Congratulations to everyone involved!
Today, we want to express our gratitude to Rome City Schools' speech language pathologists! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to helping our students overcome communication barriers and achieve academic success!
Your work truly makes a difference in our community!
#SpeechLanguagePathologists #StudentSuccess
ROME GROWN SPOTLIGHT: This week we honor Rome High C/O 2021's, Jah'Lia Evans. Jah'Lia competed in the NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championship at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex in Brookings, South Dakota. She finished the Women's Triple Jump with a jump of 12.38M (40' 7.5") to finish in 2nd place and be named as an NAIA All-American! Congratulations on your accomplishments Jah'Lia!
If you would like to nominate someone for our #RomeGrown spotlight, visit here: https://bit.ly/3ZTkX27
Rome City Schools proudly congratulates John Fricks on his promotion to Instructional Technology Officer for the district. Please see the attached press release for more information. Welcome to the RCS Family, Mr. Fricks! #ReimagineRCS #1Rome
Rome City Schools would like to welcome Ms. Natalie Ramsey to the RCS Family! She will serve as our Special Education Coordinator! Welcome to RCS! #ReimagineRCS #1Rome
Starting kindergarten is such an exciting milestone! That's why West End Elementary invited upcoming kindergartners and their parents to a special event led by the kindergarten teachers! During the event, students had a blast playing games, receiving free books, and indulging in delicious treats. Parents also had the chance to tour the kindergarten classrooms and meet all of the amazing teachers. They asked questions and gained valuable insights into the school's curriculum and culture!
We can't wait to welcome the new kindergarten students and families to the West End Elementary community! 📚🎉🤗
Rome High School congratulates Shriya Garg on winning the 16th Annual Vincent J. Dooley Scholarship! See the full press release below! Also, congratulations to Cai Sabino on being named a finalist for the male athletes. We are proud of you both! #1Rome
We're going #BacktothePack to honor C/O 1992's Miriam Loveless, a graduate of North Heights, East Rome Junior High, and East Rome High. Today, you can find Mrs. Loveless serving as the school counselor at East Central Elementary. We are so glad you came 'Back to the Pack!
The faculty of Rome City Schools were treated to an exhilarating and memorable evening at the Rome Braves Baseball Game. Under the canopy of flawless weather, our dedicated staff enjoyed some ballpark food while passionately cheering for the home team. The event not only fostered camaraderie among colleagues but also provided an ideal backdrop for capturing cherished moments and forging lasting memories with family members. This exceptional gathering allowed our faculty to unwind and relish in moments of leisure and togetherness, transcending the boundaries of the workplace. Thank you to each of our faculty members and teachers! We appreciate all you do to make our school district a success!
On their annual Day of Giving, Red Day, Keller Williams provided the students at Elm Street with a sweet treat from Kona Ice! It was a wonderful way to wrap up testing and celebrate their hard work!
Thank you, Keller Williams Realty, for bringing joy to our students and supporting education in our community!
Rome City Schools was thrilled to partner with OLA Language School to host a recognition program for RCS parents who completed a full year of OLA English classes. These English classes were made possible through the use of federal family engagement funds.
On Thursday, May 4, the honorees and their families enjoyed a special evening of recognition and celebration at the College and Career Academy that included testimonials from their fellow students as well as words of praise and empowerment from Rome City Schools' Superintendent Dr. Eric Holland, Rome City Schools' Director of Federal Programs Dr. Leslie Dixon, OLA Program Director William Carvajal, and OLA teacher Charlynn Baldwin. The joy and sense of accomplishment of these parents were very evident as they celebrated with their loved ones and enjoyed some congratulatory cake and gift bags.
Dr. Dixon said that she is proud of the 35 parents who were recognized for completing a full year of English classes. “We are very excited to partner with OLA Language School to provide free English classes for our parents,” Dixon said. “Our goal is for parents to become proficient in English to be able to communicate with their children's teachers, help their children with their schoolwork, help them advance at their jobs, and navigate daily life. We are so happy to see that our hardworking parents have accomplished those goals! We are so proud of the parents who sacrificed two hours every week for a year to step out of their comfort zones in order to improve their communication skills. They have shown commitment and courage, and we are so happy for them to continue learning and growing alongside their children."
Happy Birthday to Rome City Schools Maintenance Technician, Chris Barnett!
ICYMI: The Rome City Schools Regular Board Meeting this month was a celebration of the accomplishments of the school community! Rome Middle School took center stage and showcased its impressive talents, with outstanding performances by the school's band, step team, and chorus.
In addition, various achievements were recognized, including the Staff and Student of the Month for May, the Girls' Tennis Team being named Region Champions, the Boys' Track & Field Team also being named Region Champions, and several individual athletes receiving titles in Boys' and Girls' Track & Field. The Boys' Soccer team was also acknowledged for their performance throughout the season, and three boys were honored for receiving the First Team All-Region Award.
The Superintendent Student Advisory Council and the Superintendent Advisory Council were also acknowledged during the meeting for their contributions to the school community. Finally, the meeting celebrated the upcoming retirement of several staff members who have dedicated their careers to serving the students of Rome City Schools.
Overall, the Board Meeting was a great success and showcased the dedication and hard work of Rome City Schools' students, staff, and community members!
Rome City Schools is delighted to announce the outstanding accomplishment of Julie Alford, the esteemed Media Specialist at Rome High School. We are pleased to share that she has been honored with the highly esteemed Judy Serritella Exemplary Library Media Program Award by the Georgia Library Media Association. This remarkable achievement stands as a testament to Ms. Alford's unwavering commitment, diligent efforts, and exceptional guidance. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Alford for this well-deserved recognition!
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Rome City Schools would like to take this opportunity to show our appreciation for all of the hard work that you do. Rome City Schools is excited to announce that we have discounted tickets available for Rome City Schools night at the Rome Braves game on May 11th.
To purchase tickets at the discounted price, please use the link provided below:
https://fevo.me/40s5Psn
Once you have accessed the link, please use your school's promo code to pick out your seats and purchase tickets. The promo codes for each school are as follows:
Annakdavie
EastCentral
Elmstreet
Main
RHigh
RMiddle
Westcentral
Westend
Phoenix
Virtuallearning
College (for Central Office Staff)
Furthermore, the Rome Braves will be doing something special for the school that uses its promo code the most. That school will earn a prize from the Rome Braves!
Today, we want to express our appreciation to Rome City Schools' school nurses. They play a crucial role in keeping our students healthy and safe. From preventing contagious diseases to managing chronic illnesses, school nurses are always there for our children. Thank you for your dedication to our students' health and wellbeing! #NationalSchoolNurseDay
Congratulations to Matt Dunn on being name Rome High School's new Head Wrestling Coach! #1Rome
Congratulations to Kelly Carter on being name Rome High School's new Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach! #1Rome
Congratulations to Shane Ramsey on being name Rome High School's new Head Baseball Coach! #1Rome
