The Knightly News
JUNE 2025
RSD Communications Wins National Recognition for Video Excellence
We are proud to announce that Nate Ross, Director of Communications, in collaboration with David Hall of Lone Cricket Productions, has received two Awards of Excellence from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) as part of the 2025 Publications & Digital Media Excellence Awards. These prestigious national awards recognize outstanding work in school communications, including videos, newsletters, podcasts, websites, and more.
The first award-winning project, "The Knights’ Keep," highlighted a vital new space at Reading High School dedicated to supporting unaccompanied youth and students facing housing instability by providing a safe, welcoming environment and access to basic needs.
The second honored piece, "We "R" Reading," served as a motivational video to energize and inspire educators ahead of the 2024–2025 school year, celebrating the power and purpose of the Reading School District community.
Both projects will be recognized at the NSPRA 2025 National Seminar during the Annual Meeting and Celebration of Achievement on Sunday, July 20, in Washington, D.C..
RSD also received a News Release Honorable Mention, in collaboration with the Donovan Group, for Publication and Digital Media Award for Andrea Jeronimo Leco Becomes First Non-U.S. Citizen Employed as a Teacher by Pennsylvania School District.
2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration
The road to graduation begins with registration. Your child’s education is the key to their future. We "R" ready to work together to meet your child’s educational goals. PreKindergarten and Kindergarten registration begins each year on March 15.
Students must be 4 years old by September 1 to start PreKindergarten and 5 years old by September 1 to start Kindergarten.
Before beginning the registration process, find your child's school and gather the required items, including important documents. If you have questions or need more information please check our Enrollment page under the Families tab on our website.
Embryo Development at Lauer's Park Elementary School
Third grade students at Lauer's Park Elementary had the opportunity to observe embryo development and manage the classroom incubator across chicken incubation for a period of time this Spring. The Penn State Extension PA 4-H program engages students with the set up of the incubator, the incubation of fertile eggs, and the hatching and brooding of baby chicks within each third-grade classroom. Students are able to learn and observe the development of the embryos into baby chicks. Great job!
Red Knights Read Event
The first Red Knights Read event, hosted by the RSD librarians, was held at Northeast Middle School for all RSD families on Wednesday, May 28th. The event was moved inside because of the rain but it was still a lot of fun with published authors, guest readers, Reading Public Library, United Way, snacks, free books, and fantastic raffles and prizes. A huge shout out to RSD high school students who volunteered to help the night be a success!
Summer Swimming Lessons
Make a splash this summer with Swim Lessons!
Session Dates are as follows:
June: 11,16,18,23, 25, 30
July: 7, 9,14,16, 21, 23
Times:
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
To register: email - lubasm@readingsd.org
Cost: $75 per person for each session. Cash, check or credit card are accepted.
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