ssor K wowed families with an exciting lesson on tial energy! Attendees watched thrilling showcased chemical reactions in action before o conduct their own experiments Students launched and tested their aim with slingshots, bringing gh hands-on discovery and fun.
excitement, creativity took center stage as students bubble wands and decorated containers for mix. With paint pens, pipe cleaners, and beads, the wed off their artistic flair ending the day with nd big smiles
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Familieskickedofftheschoolyear withabang at afun-filledevent featuring afree picnic dinner preparedandservedby theMCScafeteriastaff! Entertainment included bouncehousesfrom 3 BrothersParty andTent Rental,Bippy’sBalloonsandFace Painting,andavisit from PrincessBelle.Community partnersandschool-based organizationswereonhandtoshareresourcesandconnect withfamilies
Aspecialthankyoutoallour participating partners:Freedom GuideDogs,CNYBMX,Madison Ambulance,MadisonFireDepartment,Classesof2026,2027,and2028,MadisonYearbook Committee,ColgateUniversity Women’sBasketball,MadisonCounty CCE,OneidaCounty CCEChild
Care Council, NYPENN Girl Scouts, Good News Center, Hamilton Public Library, Madison County CAP Healthy Families, ICAN, Lifeplan, Madison County Youth Bureau, Madison County Rural Health, Madison County Public Health, Madison County Foster Care Program, Madison Democratic Committee, Madison Foreign Language and Culture Club, Madison Teachers Association, Madison Optimist Club, Madison PTO, Madison SADD, Madison School Counselors, and Madison Student Council!
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The Rome Connected Team is excited to begin another year supporting families and removing barriers so every student can thrive. We’re proud to partner with the Rome City School District in advancing the goals of its 2024–2029 Strategic Plan and living out its new mission, vision, and values. As a Connected Community School, each building serves as a HUB for the community—a central space where families, educators, and partners unite to ensure every child is supported academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our HUBs offer essentials like food, clothing, and school supplies, while also serving as welcoming spaces where students can belong and grow. Through partnerships with teachers and more than 500 community organizations, we enrich classroom learning and host free family events that strengthen home–school–community connections. As we move forward together, we’re grateful for the trust and collaboration that allow our work to flourish. Like the Rome tree, our Connected branches continue to grow—reaching further each year to support students, families, and the community we proudly call home.
