ROME GROWN SPOTLIGHT: Tonight we honor Rome High School c/o 2004's Eli Freeman. Major Freeman has been nominated for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, which honors exceptional public servants who keep our nation running and moving forward. Good luck in the Sammies, Major Freeman!
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This #WomensHistoryMonth, Rome City Schools would like to honor Georgia women who have made considerable contributions to the world we live in. We'll kick things off with Rome's very own, Martha Berry!
Check out these Little Builders! Thank you to Construction Ready for hosting the "Little Builders" workshop for our fourth grade students at West Central Elementary.
During the live virtual workshop, our students built their very own toolboxes to take home and use.
What do you think, do we have future construction industry experts on our hands?
It's time to head #BacktothePack! Today, RCS would like to acknowledge East Rome High School C/O 1987's Donna Payne. Mrs. Payne is a East Central, East Rome Jr. High, and ERHS grad, currently serving as a math teacher at Main Elementary. We are lucky to have you in the Pack!
The future is bright for Rome High School Senior, Cai Sabino! He is one of just 67 Georgia students State School Superintendent Richard Woods selected to serve on his 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council.
Throughout the year, Cai and the other students meet with Superintendent Woods to provide feedback on the impact of state policies in the classroom. This week, he got the chance to snap a pic in Superintendent Woods' office.
Cai isn't slowing down as he rounds out his senior year. He is also a member of Dr. Holland's Superintendent Student Advisory Council.
We can't wait to see what the future holds for Cai!
Matthew Dunn named Rome Transitional Academy/Phoenix Performance Learning Center Administrator. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Dunn on the promotion!
ROME CITY SCHOOLS INCLEMENT WEATHER MONITORING:
Rome City Schools continues to monitor severe weather conditions.
The Rome-area is currently under a threat of severe weather. Out of an abundance of caution, we will be enacting the early dismissal plan. It is as follows:
Elementary Schools: 12:30 pm dismissal
Car riders and student drivers: 1:00 pm
High school and Middle School bus riders: 1:30 pm
After-school activities: canceled
High school athletics: Plan to attend scheduled events. Please stay tuned for updates from coaches.
Please remain weather aware for the remainder of the day and take all necessary precautions.
Thank you to everyone who came out for Parenting with a Purpose. Our Parent Engagement team is thrilled to co-host events like these with Community in Schools. It takes a community to raise our children to be the best that they can be!
Rome City Schools is lucky to have a wonderful maintenance and facilities team. Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day, and thank you for all you do to keep us up and running!
As always, the Rome Middle School Winter Band Concert was a DELIGHT! These focused faces really highlight the commitment of these students. And shoutout to our 6th graders for their first appearance! We couldn't be more proud.
"Okay, friends," as Mrs. Walley would say. It's time to circle around! Story time at Elm Street featured a very special guest today, the one and only Cat in the Hat! He and Dr. Holland stopped by for #ReadAcrossAmericaDay. Students had a great time meeting their favorite cat and celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday!
Happy Birthday, Dr. Suess! How are YOU celebrating #ReadAcrossAmericaDay? 📚
Not to spoil the surprise, but Rome City Schools is celebrating all week long and we have got some adorable photos we will be sharing with you! Stay tuned.
Happy Birthday, Rome City Schools Director of Transportation, Elander Graham!
Rome City Schools is proud to announce the addition of Muhammad Abdellatif as Rome High Wolves Football Defensive Backs and Corners Coach for the 2023-24 season.
Abdellatif comes to Rome High School from Kennesaw Mountain High School, where he served as Defensive Coordinator.
During his tenure at Kennesaw Mountain, the Mustangs had their most successful years in school history, winning region titles and making the playoffs.
Please join us in welcoming Coach A!
Madame Tussaud herself could not have put on a better wax museum! Shoutout Elm Street Elementary for honoring Black History Month in this fun and creative way.
Rome City Schools is honored to celebrate Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
We can't wait to share with you all the ways our students are celebrating!
One last day to submit your application for the RMS STEM Academy!
Please join us in wishing a warm Wolfpack congratulations to Rome High School wrestlers Ruby Barton and Tre Goodgame.
Ruby, of the COED Varsity Wrestling team finished 5th and Tre, of the Boys Varsity Wrestling team finished 4th at the GHSA State Competition. Congratulations!
ICYMI: February is #CTAEMonth and Rome City Schools College and Career Academy has been busy celebrating.
- We have had students/CTSO represent us at the Georgia State Capitol for FCCLA Day at the Capitol
- We have participated in various events and activities within the schools to celebrate their CTSO weeks
- In early February, the Rome City Commission issued a FFA week proclamation, which was recognized at the February Board of Education meeting
- We hosted open houses last week
- And we held a petting zoo on Friday.
RCS is extremely proud of the hard work of our students enrolled in CTAE courses and Career Pathways. We are equally proud of the faculty and staff members that mentor those students. Thank you for all that you do!
ROME GROWN SPOTLIGHT: DJ Rickman opened Giggity's Sports Bar and Grill on Broad Street in 2017 and celebrated its 5-year anniversary last August. Rickman has served on the Downtown Development Authority's parking committee for the past two years and was awarded their PAL of the Year award for 2022. He was also recently elected as Chair of Business Development for the Downtown Development Authority.
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