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ALUMNA HELPS LAUNCH CHALLENGE — Paralympic athlete and former Ridge Mills Elementary School student Tammy Delano, in front at right, was at the school to help a launch a “Go for the Gold” reading challenge for students. School Principal Michael Flagg is in back at right.
Principal takes reading challenge to new heights
After kissing a pig last June when students met a reading challenge goal, Ridge Mills Elementary School Principal Michael Flagg aims to reach new levels in this year’s challenge — if not the top … more
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Rome would see slight increase in state aid in governor’s budget proposal
The Rome school district’s total state financial aid would rise by 1.87% and its core foundation aid category would go up by 2.75%, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed 2020-21 state budget … more
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Board approves art curriculum, amended employment contract
Approvals of art curriculums, with questions about whether a photography course might be revived at some point, and of an amended employment agreement following a closed executive session were among … more
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS — Rome Free Academy students who have been awarded New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence, in front row from left: Erika Rizzo and Justin Watson. In middle row, from left: Joseph Yoxall, Jamie Fleck, Elena Amoroso and Nicolas Ferretti. In back row, from left: Miranda Libby, Reilly O’Shaughnessy and Ryan Nowak.
Nine receive New York State Scholarships at RFA
Nine Rome Free Academy students have been awarded New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence and were recognized Wednesday at the school, the Rome school district announced. The scholarships … more
Voters overwhelming approve $14.2M Rome schools capital project
Long-discussed replacements of Rome Free Academy Stadium’s track and artificial turf have gotten a public go-ahead, as part of a capital project approved Wednesday by school district voters by a … more
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Superintendent ‘98%’ sure proposed project won’t impact graduation ceremony
Rome school district Superintendent Peter C. Blake is sticking with being 98% certain that proposed Rome Free Academy Stadium repairs will not affect RFA’s 2020 commencement in June, adding “I … more
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Public vote needed to add student to Board of Ed
Having a student representative on the Board of Education is being planned, and might be established by the start of the next school year pending approvals including by school district voters, says … more
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Concerns aired over boiler woes, project
Two residents’ issues about Strough Middle School’s recent boiler problems and a proposed $14.2 million school district capital improvements project were aired at the Board of Education meeting … more
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Tax break for Orgill on Board of Education agenda
A PILOT (payment-in-lieu-of-taxes) agreement for Orgill Inc.’s approximately 225-job distribution center planned at Griffiss Business and Technology Park is on the Board of Education’s agenda for … more
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LINED UP TO SING — The Strough Middle School seventh-grade chorus performs Wednesday night during a winter concert at the school.
Strough winter concert entertains crowd
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Pair of forums set on schools plan
Two public forums will be held ahead of a $14.2 million Rome school district bonding referendum vote Dec. 18 on a capital project involving repairs at Rome Free Academy Stadium and RFA school plus … more
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DENTI DONATIONS — Carts full of food items donated by Denti Elementary School students and staff are presented for Immanuel Baptist Church and the Rescue Mission of Rome this morning during a Giving Thanks assembly at the school. With the carts, from left: Matthew Miller, Rescue Mission executive director, and Destiny Branfalt, Rescue Mission administrative assistant; Denti Principal Sherry Lubey; Eileen Banks and her husband Ian Banks of Immanuel Baptist Church, where Ian is the pastor.
Denti students donate to local charities
FOOD DONATIONS EN ROUTE — Rome Free Academy science teacher Robert Wood loads boxes of canned goods outside RFA Friday afternoon that were donated by RFA students and the school’s Student Association. The food will be donated to food pantries at Gansevoort and Bellamy elementary schools that include assisting school district families. Wood said 1,351 food items were collected and donated.
RFA students collect 1,351 food items for local pantries
Former student sues retired teacher and district, alleging sexual abuse
A former Rome school district student’s lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by a now-retired district teacher from about 1989 to 1990 includes a Dec. 11 court date regarding whether the plaintiff must … more
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HOLIDAY GREETINGS — A Snoopy and Woodstock work, above, by Rome Free Academy freshmen, and festive snowmen, below by RFA sophomores, are part of a display by RFA students from each grade level who have painted windows at the JCPenney store in Freedom Plaza. People can vote at the store for their favorite window until around Dec. 15, and the winning class will get a $200 donation from JCPenney. (Sentinel photo by John Clifford)
Students spread holiday cheer with window art
Rome Free Academy students again this year have painted front windows at the JCPenney store in Freedom Plaza with holiday seasonal themes as a fundraising event, the Rome school district announced. … more
WELCOMING 'ABC's OF STEM' — Rome school district representatives mark the donation of over 75 "The ABC'S of STEM" kits for grades K-2, joined by officials from "The ABC's of STEM" program and from local employers that funded the kits. From left: Jeffrey DeMatteis of the Rome Air Force Research Laboratory; Gansevoort Elementary School teacher Laurie Jones; school district Director of Fine Arts and and Engineering Technology Andrea Falvo; Staley Elementary School teachers Dixie White, Halley Bottini, and Julie Humphrey; district Superintendent Peter C. Blake; Bartell Machinery Systems Regional Human Resources Manager Pamela Hollenbeck; Bartell President Patrick Morocco; "The ABC's of STEM" founder Karyn Burns-Gerling. STEM refers to science, technology, engineering, math.
Bartell donation supports STEM learning in Rome
Rome school district students in grades K-2 will be learning about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a hands-on way, thanks to the donation this week of more than 75 "The ABC’s of … more
School board approves tax assessment cut; hires contractor to finish parts of Strough renovation
A tax assessment reduction for a west Rome property that includes the Harbor Freight store, and agreements totaling about $400,000 for a new contractor to take over unfinished parts of a Strough … more
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Strough students walk into the newly renovated school on the first day of school last year.
Strough back in service but boiler woes linger
Strough Middle School was back in regular session today, but issues affecting boilers that caused an early dismissal Friday are still being addressed. The school district was able to bypass a natural … more
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TEAMING UP — Denti Elementary School student Caiden Cronizer is assisted by Strough Middle School student Brandon Gillett in decorating a pumpkin, during a visit to Denti last week by Strough student council members. The visit to help decorate pumpkins was part of council activities during the school year. The council's advisers are teachers Ann Marie Gregory and Susan Albrecht. More than 100 pumpkins were donated by John Chmielewski in Rome, the Rome school district said.
Strough students team up to help with Denti counterparts on pumpkin project
Board sends $14.2M project to voters
After debating the dollar amount and work to be conducted, the Board of Education is moving forward to seek public approval Dec. 18 for a $14.2 million bonding referendum that school district … more
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