The Reading School District wishes our entire community a happy and joyful holiday season! We are grateful for our students, families, and staff who make our district an incredible place to learn and grow. Enjoy this winter break with your loved ones, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on January 3, 2025. Have a safe, restful, and festive holiday!

During a special RSD Board meeting on Wednesday, December 11th, Dr. Portia Slaughter was officially approved as RSD's new Assistant Superintendent of Operations. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Slaughter to the Red Knight family! Her leadership and expertise will undoubtedly make a positive impact on our schools, staff, and community.

To learn more about Dr. Slaughter’s background and experience, please see the article linked below.

On December 17, 2024, the district hosted its inaugural event, "Knight to Remember," at the Reading Public Museum. This special occasion, organized by the RSD Human Resources Department, celebrated the dedication and contributions of employees from the Reading School District. Honorees recognized for their exemplary commitment to their roles and the district included Dr. Charishma Aviles, Shawn Stiver, Gladys Mendez, Natalie Smith, and Kristel Riegel-Martinez. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients for their outstanding achievements.

Kindly take a moment to view the video that premiered this month on the Knights' Keep. We are proud to showcase the dedication and hard work of our talented team in bringing this project to life.

• Dr. Portia Slaughter was approved as the new Assistant Superintendent of Operations.
• The new STEM high school name was voted on and made official as the "RHS Innovation Academy."
• A consulting services agreement was approved with with School Food Service Solutions, LLC.
• A resolution was approved to endorse a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) for the City of Reading.
• The Board Reorganizational meeting was held on December 4, 2024.
• Mr. Julio Martinez was appointed the RSD School Board.

• January 15, 2025 at 6 pm - RSD School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting
• January 22, 2025 at 7 pm - RSD School Board Regular Meeting
• February 19, 2025 at 6 pm - RSD School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting
• February 26, 2025 at 7 pm - RSD School Board Regular Meeting

• January 1 - Schools and Offices Closed (New Year's Day)

• January 2 - Schools Closed/teachers on Duty

• January 3 - Students return from Winter Break

• January 17 - Early Dismissal for Students

• January 20 - Schools and offices Closed (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

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Congratulations to these outstanding scholars. We are immensely proud of the students who have been awarded the KU Board of Governors Scholarships to Kutztown University. Please join us in celebrating Carelyn Batista, Leandro Beato, Dionelys Henriquez, Jainelynn Kopez-Vasquez, Jeislenis Lozada Fernandez, Angely Duran, and Jeremiah Quezada for their remarkable achievement!

Congratulations to Reading High School senior, Zabdi Torres-Torres who has made history as the first student from RHS to receive a full four-year scholarship through the QuestBridge National College Match program. This is the first year Reading High School has referred students to QuestBridge, a program that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with 52 college partners, offering scholarships valued at over $325,000. Zabdi, a QuestBridge finalist, was matched with Haverford College, earning a scholarship that covers all expenses, including tuition, room, and board, with no parental contribution or student loans required.

Location: Geigle Gym @Reading High School, 801 N 13th Street, Reading, Pa 19604

Tickets: Reserved - $11.00 | Adult - $10.00 | Student - $5.00

Doors Open: 1:00PM

Friday, December 27th Schedule:

• Girls, 2:00PM – Spring-ford vs. Southwestern
• Girls, 3:45PM – Reading vs. Conestoga Valley
• Boys, 5:30PM – La Academia Charter vs. Executive Education Charter
• Boys, 7:15PM – Reading vs. Wyoming Valley West

Saturday, December 28th Schedule:

• Girls, 2:00PM Losers of both Friday Games
• Girls, 3:45PM – Winners of both Friday Games
• Boys, 5:30PM – Losers of both Friday Games
• Boya, 7:15PM – Winners of both Friday Games
  
  

All parking is free.

Congratulations to Dan Wise, RHS Boys Water Polo Coach, for being named the Pennsylvania Water Polo Coach of the Year. This prestigious recognition is awarded based on the performance of teams across the state, as well as a coach's dedication to the sport both during and outside of the season.

No cash? No problem! We’re excited to announce that Reading School District has teamed up with S2 Pass as our brand-new digital ticketing partner! As an option, you can now easily pay with your credit or debit card at any event, or by downloading their super handy mobile app from the Apple or Google Play Store. While this makes your ticketing experience smoother than ever, please note that each transaction will include a small fee, depending on the payment amount. For all the details on how to download and use the app, along with info on the fees, check out RSD’s Athletics page.

The holiday season brought lots of cheer among the Reading School District including schools' annual holiday concerts.Thank you to our music department staff for always working hard and for helping us get into the holiday spirit with all of our winter concerts.

Staff at 10th and Penn Elementary School united to support Ms. Amato during her journey. They purchased t-shirts to express their encouragement and presented her with a basket of gift cards. "The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it." We love and support you, Ms. Amato!We invite everyone to share words of encouragement and positivity for this courageous and resilient Red Knight!

At Northwest Area Elementary, students and their families created a spectacular winter wonderland out of recycled materials. They enjoyed making snowman and winter creatures out of paper, plastics and more!

The holiday spirit was in the air at 10th and Green Elementary School. On Friday, December 20th they hosted their Holidays Around the World Showcase. Each grade sung a song about a different holiday. Pre-K kicked off the program with a song about Hanukkah. Next, was Kindergarten teaching us about Three Kings Day. Then, first grade taught us about Diwali. Second grade performed a song about St. Nicholas Day. Then, 3rd grade gave us a performance about Lunar New Year. Last but not least, fourth grade taught us about Kwanzaa. After the different grades gave us marvelous performances, the 10th and Green Choir sung 2 holiday songs and the 10th and Green Staff surprised their students with a version of "12 Days of Christmas." Happy Holidays everyone!

Join us for our new, Parent Seminars! These informational and training sessions will be held to help Reading School District parents and families with a variety of topics. Each topic will have two sessions, one in English and the other in Spanish. The first session can be viewed below, all others will be uploaded to the RSD Youtube channel after each presentation.

The Reading School District proudly offers a resource called the Knights Closet to help with basic needs. RSD Social Workers assist students and families in accessing essential items like shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and school supplies. In recent years, we’ve expanded our support to ensure we’re removing barriers for our students. If you or someone you know needs assistance or would like to contribute, please reach out to your school’s social worker. For more details, visit: https://www.readingsd.org/Page/403

Make sure to check out all episodes of Red Knight Radio which airs live on Albright Radio WXAC 91.3, then rebroadcast on the RSD YouTube channel. Our incredible hosts, Dorcas Ramos and Arleny Pimentel, along with various guests, dive into exciting topics focused on the Reading School District. Make sure to like, subscribe, and share! You won’t want to miss a single episode!

Donate to the Knights Closet:

We are in need of essential items to stock the Knights Keep shelves. Priority items include shampoo, conditioner, soap, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, and gift cards. You can bring your donations to Central Middle School or the Administration Building. https://www.readingsd.org/Page/403

Partner with Community Aid (5370 Allentown Pike, Reading, PA 19560):

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Community Aid. Donations made using our partnership code 50249 will provide credit to RSD, which supports our students and families. To make a donation, please visit: https://communityaid.org/

Volunteer Opportunities:

If you're interested in volunteering, please visit our website and follow the volunteer process. We will reach out as we begin to staff additional volunteer positions. For more information, visit: https://www.readingsd.org/Page/1904

Thank you once again for your support and dedication to enhancing the resources available to our students. Together, we are making a significant impact!

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Our communications department challenged their communications crew members to a Holiday Reel Competition. Each school submitted a holiday reel that had to be fun, creative and preferably under 20 seconds. Each reel is being posted throughout winter break on our Facebook page. Without further ado our winner of bragging rights and a small prize is....Reading High School. 2nd place - 16th and Haak Elementary. 3rd place - Northwest Area Elementary School.

Reading School District is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on its recruitment and selection procedures and processes. Our Human Resources Department is instrumental in posting and advertising for open positions; the collection, screening, and processing of application packets; facilitating the interview process, and responding to applicant inquiries. The goal is to attract qualified applicants who will enhance the educational program for the District’s almost 18,000 students.

For more information on the Department of Human Resources or if you have specific questions regarding employment opportunities or benefits available to you as a Reading School District employee, please contact us at (484) 278-7000.