Rome City Schools recently received state honors from the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders.
The system earned recognition as a Bronze Star District for participating in the inaugural Georgia Schools Care initiative.
State School Superintendent Richard Woods recently noted the success of the Georgia Schools Care initiative.
Georgia Schools Care aimed to unite Georgia's education family in a collective effort to impact the lives of others positively. During the initiative, participants joined forces to raise an impressive total of more than $43,600. The funds collected were directed towards supporting disadvantaged children through a partnership with Clark’s Christmas Kids.
"I sincerely appreciate every student, staff, educator, and community member who contributed to this worthy cause," Superintendent Woods said. "This initiative was designed to provide all within education the opportunity to make an impact on those around us. It was an opportunity for us as an educational family to give hope, add value to those in need, and allow us to make a genuine difference in the lives of others. Even though the personal sacrifice may seem small, the collective efforts of all were substantial."
Rome City Schools earned Bronze Star status which is reserved for any level of participation based on a minimum $1 donation by both students and staff. More than 50 schools and districts and several private donors contributed to the inaugural Georgia Schools Care initiative.
The system was also recently named a GAEL Vision Award winner for recognizing the need and opportunity for their leadership teams to be involved as one voice for public education in The Georgia Association of Educational Leaders.
“Rome City Schools wants to be on the forefront of not only educational leadership but also making sure we give back as a community to those in need,” Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland said. “We are proud to be able to play a part in both endeavors.”