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Board discusses, but will hold off, on transfer request policy
Facing multiple uncertainties including COVID-19 impacts, the Board of Education is holding off on a policy to address long-existing issues with parent requests for students to attend elementary … more
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CRANE AND BRAINS — A construction crane towers over concrete components in place at the site of the Cree Inc. semiconductor fabrication facility under construction next to the Utica campus of SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Marcy. The North Carolina-based company announced this week it is spending $3.5 million to support student scholarships and two professor positions at SUNY Poly for science, technology, engineering and math studies and research. Cree expects to begin work at the facility in April and have more than 600 employees at the site by the end of the decade. Cree is receiving state aid for the factory worth an estimated $500 million, in addition to infrastructure spending by Oneida County.
Cree establishes SUNY Poly scholarships, professorships as part of community effort
Cree Inc., the company building a 600-worker semiconductor factory in Marcy, is spending $3.5 million to establish a scholarship program and to endow two faculty positions at SUNY Polytechnic … more
Paulena Marie-Rose Petrelli, daughter of David and Marianne Petrelli, Pennystreet Road, has been accepted at Mohawk Valley Community College, Rome, where she will major in early childhood education. She is a June graduate of Rome Free Academy.
College acceptances — July 2, 2020
Christopher Incorvaia, son of Robert and Kristine Incorvaia of Ava, has been accepted at Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, where he will major in electrical engineering. He is a June graduate of Rome Free Academy.
College acceptances — July 1, 2020
Board salutes pair as well as longtime PE teacher
Salutes and sendoffs for two departing Board of Education members, plus the retirement of a longtime physical education teacher and tenure for 16 staff members, were among Board of Education topics … more
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Times changed at district’s ‘Grab & Go’ meal sites
A time adjustment for the Rome school district’s ongoing “Grab & Go” food service meal distribution program for students was announced by the district. The distributions at all eight … more
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Joy principal to retire
John E. Joy Elementary School Principal Andria Lacey has announced her upcoming retirement Aug. 31 after 16 years at the 8194 Bielby Road facility, in a letter to school families. Lacey said in the … more
Superintendent scores ‘effective’ rating by board
While some scores and goals felt COVID-19 impacts, Rome school district Superintendent Peter C. Blake for the third straight year has been rated as “effective” overall by the Board of Education … more
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State Ed officials seek $19.9M from feds
A $19.9 million federal grant to provide educators with tools, resources and training for blended/remote instruction when needed once school buildings reopen from COVID-19 closures is being sought by … more
SUNY to waive SAT requirement
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State University of New York Board of Trustees have announced that they will be suspending ACT and SAT testing requirements for the 2021-2022 academic year. That … more
RFA senior receives Trailbusters Snowmobile Club scholarship
The Trailbusters Snowmobile Club, Inc., of Lee Center, has awarded its annual scholarship to Aaron Russell of the Town of Lee. Russell is the son of Robert and Sandy Russell and a 2020 graduate of … more
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS — Jo Ann Geller presents certificates and $500 check to each of four recipients of the Herb Geller Memorial Scholarship during a socially-distant ceremony on Thursday, June 25. From left: Patrick O’Neil; Katherine Dursi; Jo Ann Geller; Alex Zappavigna and David Salce.
Four awarded Geller Scholarships
The Herb Geller Memorial Scholarship fund has awarded four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors at Rome Free Academy. Jo Ann Geller presented the scholarship winners each with a certificate and a … more
SCENIC VIEW — Students are expected to get to witness views like this one today at SUNY Poly's Marcy Campus as local colleges brace for a slew of changes as they welcome back students in August.
Area campuses won’t be the same this fall
Higher education got the all-clear to reopen last week, but all that’s definite about what that will actually mean on and around campuses in Oneida and Madison counties … more
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VALEDICTORIAN — Class of 2020 Valedictorian Erika Rizzo shares her message with fellow graduates during the first of six mini-commencement ceremonies on Saturday at Rome Free Academy stadium.
RFA Class of 2020 hailed for being 'flexible, intelligent, motivated, and compassionate'
After attending six Rome Free Academy graduation mini-ceremonies lasting more than five hours, including reading her speech to her classmates at each one, valedictorian Erika Rizzo's initial reaction … more
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PROCESSIONAL — Rain can't dampen the enthusiasm as members of the Clinton High School Class of 2020 make their entrance for one of four mini-commencement ceremonies on Saturday. To ensure social distancing and allow graduates to receive their diplomas in front of some family and friends, the ceremony was divided up into four sections.
Clinton celebrates with graduation ceremony
IT'S OFFICIAL! — Graduating seniors move their tassels to signify their advancement from students to graduates during commencement ceremonies on Sunday at Adirondack High School in Boonville.
Adirondack celebrates commencement under sunny skies
BRIGHT FUTURE — Brett Faroni, a member of the RFA Class of 2020, fixes his sunglasses as he and a group of classmates begin a day of mini-commencement ceremonies. With masks, gloves — and umbrellas — students received a ceremony that seemed unlikely just weeks ago.
Class of 2020 gets its ceremony
“It was very well planned...a great idea,” parent Sadie Novak said happily this morning as she exited the first of six Rome Free Academy graduation mini-ceremonies at RFA Stadium that were geared … more
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POMP AMID UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES — Members of Camden High School’s Class of 2020 process into the football stadium for their commencement ceremony on Friday. Following social distancing and state guidelines limiting attendance, 145 of the Blue Devil faithful received their diplomas — in small groups throughout the day — and were celebrated by administrators, faculty, staff, family and friends. Additional photos online at www.romesentinel.com; also see Tuesday’s edition for more photos.
145 graduate from Camden
Five RFA students earn ‘Seal of Biliteracy’
Five Rome Free Academy students recently earned the New York State Seal of Bilteracy, which acknowledges a high level of proficiency in English and another world language, according to the school … more
No turf war as stadium repair resolutions pass
Ground rules for upcoming new artificial turf at Rome Free Academy Stadium were questioned by some Board of Education members before approving purchases for new turf and an adjacent new track surface … more
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