
May 23, 2026
Rome High School celebrated its Class of 2026 graduation at Barron Stadium despite rainy weather conditions. The ceremony included speeches from student leaders and recognition for longtime principal Parke Wilkinson's service.
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May 22, 2026
Rome High School senior Bryson Rosales has received this year's Vincent J. Dooley Award for excellence in academics and athletics. The honor recognizes not only his scholastic achievements but also his leadership on sports teams and commitment to community service.
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May 21, 2026
Rome High School's Class of 2026 graduation is set for May 23 at Barron Stadium with safety plans in place due to possible rain forecasts. The district outlines backup dates if needed and details security procedures while highlighting its academic offerings.
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May 15, 2026
Rome City Schools has released its tentative Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget totaling about $86.9 million in operating funds with an overall total including existing reserves reaching over $105 million. The plan maintains current fund balances while supporting educational services across Rome’s public schools.
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May 13, 2026
Rome High School has been named an AP Honor School by the Georgia Department of Education for achievements in Advanced Placement coursework during 2025. The school received recognition in four categories reflecting strong student performance across multiple subjects.
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May 12, 2026
Dr. Christy Epps has been appointed principal at Rome High School by the Board of Education on May 12th after years working within both local schools administration roles in Georgia districts outside it too—including most recently Madison County—where she focused on raising graduation rates among other initiatives.
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May 10, 2026
A mother-daughter duo at Rome High School reflect on sharing classrooms from preschool through senior year as graduation nears. Desiree Jones describes teaching her daughter Natalia throughout much of her academic journey within Rome City Schools.
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April 29, 2026
Rome City Schools has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education Award by The NAMM Foundation for its commitment to supporting student access to quality music programs across all grade levels in Georgia.
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April 17, 2026
Cedric King has been named head girls' basketball coach at Rome High School after leading several successful programs across Georgia high schools. He brings extensive experience along with philosophies focused on teamwork and player development.
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