Rome City Schools

Rome High School students received recognition for outstanding Advanced Placement (AP) scores this week. Rome High School has 109 total AP scholars on the 2022 roster. 58 - AP Scholars 29 - AP Scholars with Honors 22 - AP Scholars with Distinction In addition, RHS also awarded one student with an AP International Diploma.

Willie the Wolf Celebrates a Birthday with Roman from the Rome Braves ROME, GA— Mascots from local organizations all enjoyed a night at AdventHealth Stadium, including our own Willie the Wolf. Willie, along with his other fun-loving friends, took a break from his summer reading to celebrate Roman’s birthday. “The Rome Braves celebrated our youngest mascot, Roman, on July 14th for his birthday,” said Anna Winstead, marketing and special events manager for the Rome Braves organization. “We thought it would be a fun idea to include the mascots from local schools and businesses.” Needless to say, Willie had a blast with his fellow spirit-filled buds. And from all of us with Rome City Schools, we would like to wish Roman the happiest birthday yet! Please enjoy these photos from the event! Go Wolves and Go Braves!

Rome City Schools Called Board Meeting July 18, 2022 ROME, GA— The Rome City Schools Board of Education will hold a called board meeting on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. for purposes of the second reading of policies introduced on July 12, 2022. The Board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel and superintendent search. The meeting will be held at the Rome Board of Education administrative offices in the former boardroom located at 508 East Second Street. To make a request for public comment, visit the link below: https://www.rcs.rome.ga.us/page/public-comment ###

ATTENTION WOLVES!! RCS Meet the Teacher events are as follows: ***All elementary schools - Meet the Teacher: July 27, 2022 West End Elementary - 3:00pm - 7:00pm All other elementary schools - 4:00pm -7:00pm ***RMS Back to School Bash: July 28, 2022 8th grade - 3:00pm - 5:00pm 7th grade - 5:00pm - 7:00pm ***RHS Back to School Extravaganza: July 27, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm NOTE: Supply lists for elementary schools can be found at the link below: https://www.rcs.rome.ga.us/page/grade-level-supply-lists Supply lists for middle and high school will be provided to students on the first day of school. Starting off strong #LikeAWolf

Rome City Schools Proof of Residency Information ROME, GA—Are you ready to get back to learning? WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT GETTING BACK TO TEACHING! As we prepare to welcome our Wolves back to the classroom, it is important to note that parents have an option to bring proof of residency to their home schools beginning July 18, 2022, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Proof of residency can also be submitted via email to the school your student attends by using the following emails: Anna K. Davie: alison.laipple@rcs.rome.ga.us East Central: susan.kelley@rcs.rome.ga.us Elm Street: jclonts@rcs.rome.ga.us Main: ralgarin@rcs.rome.ga.us West Central: kcolbert@rcs.Rome.ga.us West End: westendregistration@rcs.rome.ga.us Rome Middle: kristian.astin@rcs.rome.ga.us Rome High: lrobinson@rcs.rome.ga.us Phoenix Learning Center/Rome Transitional Academy/Virtual Learning Academy: arhinehart@rcs.rome.ga.us Please be sure to include the student's name in the subject box of your email to ensure we pair the child with the correct address. Additionally, students may bring in a copy during the first week of school and submit the document to their teachers.

Rome High Football Prepares to Host Corky Kell Classic ROME, GA— With the hottest temps of summer hanging heavy on Rome, Ga., it is hard to imagine that high school football is just around the corner. As fans of the sport dream of cheering from the home stands in the cool fall weather, one community in Northwest Georgia is gearing up for some of the best competition of the 2022 season. Rome High School’s varsity football team, led by head coach and system athletic director John Reid, has been hard at work in the weight room and on the field. Historic Barron Stadium will be where the Wolves face Creekside High School as the Corky Kell Classic returns for the third time to Rome, Ga. A high-powered lineup is scheduled for Aug. 19, 2022, that features three games. Starting at 2:30 p.m., Fellowship Christian will take on Mt. Pisgah followed by Cass High School and Kennesaw Mountain’s Mustangs kicking off at 5:30 p.m. Rome and Creekview will take the field at 8:30 to cap a night of the state’s best offerings of high school football. “I think this is a wonderful event for our community,” said Reid when speaking about the impact of hosting the Corky Kell Classic. “But unlike many others that may be held in areas like the Mercedes Benz Dome in Atlanta, we take on a huge responsibility as we host this event. This year there are six teams who will play on our home field. The planning and preparation do take some effort, and we have Coach (Chris) Boden who helps us to manage events at Barron Stadium and serves as our equity in sports coordinator. So, it will take a lot of work on our part, but we are happy to do it.” Reid said that the reason Rome is excited to host teams for the Corky Kell Classic is because he feels not only will football fans see some of the best games in America, but it is a great way for his Wolves to kick off their season. “A lot of eyes are going to be on Rome’s stadium on Friday, August 19th because there are some really good games. The night will culminate with our game against Creekside—which I imagine both teams will be highly ranked—so we are expecting quite a game. “Because this is like a home game for us, and played in our town, we have to get our tickets early because so many people will travel to watch great high school football,” Reid said when asked how those who wish to attend should buy tickets. “What people need to understand is Rome receives all proceeds from the ticket sales up until the day of the game. It is an investment to play in the Corky Kell Classic and our community can help us by investing in our program. There are many reasons to buy a ticket early and the first is because it is going to be a great night of football. Second, our traditional season tickets are not available for this game, so you are not guaranteed a seat. Like I said before, we are the third game. I think many people will stay on to watch the last game.” Reid said that he advises all who wish to attend to buy tickets using this link: https://gofan.co/app/events/614029?schoolId=GA5278 and to do so before the ticket booth opens at the stadium. In 2018, Rome took on Marietta High School along with a Ridgeland vs Calhoun matchup. Calhoun came away with the win by a score of 45-21, with Rome taking the game against Marietta in a nail biter, 51-41. In 2019, Rome fell to Marietta, 48-14 in the rematch played at Barron Stadium before the unsure climate created by the recent pandemic made it difficult to organize the game for the 2020 season. Now, organizers with the Corky Kell Classic have come to the table again and agreed to play three marquee games at Historic Barron Stadium. Coach Reid is not only excited about watching his Wolves take on one of the top-ranked teams in Georgia, but he is also thrilled about the impact this event will have on surrounding businesses and the Downtown Rome area. “Since 2016, we have laid a great foundation for our athletic program,” Reid explained. “And for the first time in our school’s history we are set to host Georgia High Schools’ State Track Championship in May next year. So, we must continue to invest in our programs and in our community. Events like the Corky Kell Classic bring in so much exposure for our city and many people want to come here to host large events. It is vital that we support our school and our community by taking part in these opportunities. The icing on the cake is that we get to see some of the most promising talent in our state.” The Wolves are ready for the fight. Creekside has also won a state championship in the last decade, so both teams, according to Reid, will likely see successful seasons. Get those tickets early,” Reid said, “because it is a huge help to our program. All proceeds from ticket sales on the day of the game go to the Corky Kell Classic organization. Hosting this game is a huge financial obligation for us. We have to pay $8000 just to play in this game. So, we have a goal to sell 1000 tickets. Please help us to keep the seats full for a great night of football and support our programs and our kids.” Go Wolves!!! ###

**ATTENTION*** Rome City Schools' FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL is Friday July 29!! We are so excited to welcome back our students, faculty and staff for another amazing year! As we embark on a new school year, may we exude unity, pride and compassion... #LikeAWolf

RCS Board Approves Alyson Lansdell for Assistant Principal of Rome High School ROME, GA— The Rome City Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of Alyson Lansdell for assistant principal of Rome High School during their July school board meeting. Lansdell holds a bachelor’s degree from Berry College in French and Secondary Education. She also holds a M. Ed. in Middle Grades Education and an Ed. S. in Education Leadership from Berry College. Her certifications include Education Leadership, Tier II, French P-12, ESOL K-12, Middle Grades Language Arts and Social Studies in grades 4-8, and Teacher Support Specialist. She began her career in education in the Polk County School system as a French and ESOL educator. Lansdell also served the Floyd County School system as a school administrator and in Bartow County Schools as an ESOL educator for grades K-5. The new RHS AP brings to Rome High School experience in CTAE learning and a strong background in dual enrollment programs. She also has extensive knowledge of how to use PowerSchool to communicate with parents and stakeholders, online learning expertise, and she is a leader in the professional learning community. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Lansdell! ###

Rome City Schools Called Board Meeting July 11, 2022 ROME, GA— The Rome City Schools Board of Education will hold a called board meeting on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Rome Board of Education administrative offices in the former boardroom located at 508 East Second Street. The Board will enter executive session to discuss personnel. ###

Interested in the Rome City Schools Virtual Learning Academy? Check out the attached flyer for details!

ROME, GA— The Rome Board of Education will have a meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway NE in Room A2. If you are interested in public comment, please use the provided link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/.../RCS_School_Board...

Rome City Schools Proof of Residency Information ROME, GA— As we prepare to welcome our Wolves back to the classroom, it is important to note that parents have an option to bring proof of residency to their home schools beginning July 18, 2022, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Parents also have the option to upload an electronic copy using the PowerSchool Parent Portal or email the document to the school with their name and student’s name included. Additionally, students may bring in a copy during the first week of school and submit the document to their teachers. ###

***Attention All*** The Rome City Schools Board of Education has collected the results from a recent community survey detailing what stakeholders feel are important factors in selecting a new superintendent of Rome City Schools. To see the results, please use this link: https://5il.co/1d8rr We would like to thank everyone who offered their input and completed the survey. #proudtobepartofthepack

Rome City Schools Called Board Meeting June 28 ROME, GA— Rome City Schools Board of Education held a called meeting on June 28, 2022, to discuss the hiring of a superintendent of schools to fill the vacant position. The Board opened the meeting with a public session and moved immediately to executive session where they spoke with Dr. Samuel King, Director of Superintendent Search and Board Development for the Georgia School Board Association (GSBA). King presented the Board with the applicants and walked them through the process used to narrow the field of potential hires. After the executive session, the Board adjourned and scheduled an additional meeting for July 18, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Central Office in the RCS Board room. During this meeting the Board will review potential hires. No GSBA representative will be present for this meeting.

Sara Hightower Regional Library is gearing up to kick off the Summer Reading Challenge, Oceans of Possibilities. Use the link below to learn more. https://shrls.org/reading-programs/

The Rome Board of Education will have a work session on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The work session will be held at the Rome Board of Education Administrative Offices in the former Boardroom located at 508 East Second Street. The purpose of this work session is to discuss the FY 23 Proposed Budget as well as other items.

Rome High School Seniors began their day on Friday April 22, gathered together for the 2022 Senior Sunrise Breakfast, held in the College and Career Academy Black Box. A Senior Spotlights/Superlatives slideshow played in the background as coffee, juice, pastries, fruit and biscuits were served by culinary arts pathway students. Congratulations to the 2022 graduates!!

The Atrium Health Primary Care Clinic located at the RCS College and Career Academy will be closed April 27-29.

Parents of INCOMING Kindergarten Students: Mark your calendar for your child's Kindergarten Transition Meeting. Go Wolves! #Proudtobepartofthepack

The Rome Board of Education will hold their Spring Board Retreat on Friday and Saturday, April 22-23, 2022, at the Rome Board of Education Administrative Offices in the former Boardroom located at 508 East Second Street. Friday, April 22, 2022 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.