RMHS Student & Family Newsletter
October 18th, 2026
Homecoming and Spirit Week Events:
Homecoming Theme Days:
- Oct. 19 (Monday) - Pajama Day
- Oct. 20 (Tuesday) - Country Club v. Country
- Oct. 21 (Wednesday) - 2016 Day
- Oct. 22 (Thursday) - Meme Day
- Oct. 23 (Friday) - Class Colors Day (wear your class colors or Reading gear)
- Freshmen - White
- Sophomores - Red
- Juniors - Black
- Seniors - Senior T-shirts
- Staff - Reading Gear
Oct. 24 (Saturday - 7-9 pm) - Homecoming Dance - RMHS Fieldhouse - semi-formal, no high heeled shoes.
From the Senior Class Advisors: The RMHS Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 7-9 pm in the RMHS Fieldhouse and we're expecting 250+ students. Therefore, we're looking for snack/drink donations for the event & we'd appreciate any help that parents/guardians, or community members, can provide. A Sign-Up Genius for supplies for homecoming is linked below. Any amount of donations is welcome. There is also a link below to purchase Dance Tickets through GoFan (see below). We're hoping to gather the donations before the dance on Saturday between 5:30 & 6:00pm so that we have time to put them out on tables. If you need to drop them off before Saturday, please let us know!
If you have any specific questions, email Patrick Mahoney directly at patrick.mahoney@reading.k12.ma.us or Brian Skeffington at brian.skeffington@reading.k12.ma.us
PSAT Day - This is a reminder that Oct. 21 is a delayed opening for students not taking the PSAT. RMHS administers the PSAT during the school day to ensure that it is accessible to as many students in grades 10 and 11 as possible. Students taking the PSAT in grades 10 and 11 should arrive at school at the regular time on Oct. 21. Buses will run on the regular schedule on this date as well. If a student must take the bus to school and is not taking the PSAT they will be allowed to remain on RMHS Main St. or library and complete work quietly until classes commence. The PSAT schedules can be found using the following LINK and is also below.
Oct. 21 is a busy day for RMHS. The National Honor Society induction also takes place for seniors that qualified for this honor. The ceremony begins at 7 pm in the RMHS PAC and is open to all students and families. NHS inductees should continue to check emails for communication from NHS advisors about the time you need to be at school on the evening of the ceremony.
Healthcare Careers Panel – Tuesday, October 20 during Flex!
Curious about the wide world of healthcare? Head to the DLR during Flex Block on Tuesday, October 20, for a Healthcare Careers Panel! Meet diverse professionals working across various health fields, gain real-world career insight, and build your network. See you there!
STEM Design Challenge
🚀 Earn $150 & Complete Pathway Work-Based Learning Hours!
Reading Memorial High School is partnering with the Work-Based Learning Alliance (WBLA) to offer an exciting hands-on opportunity for students in grades 9–12: the 2026 STEM Design Challenge – "Designing a Sustainable Future"!
Working in small teams alongside industry mentors, students will design a sustainable aquaculture system for an urban farm while developing engineering, CAD, budgeting, and public health skills.
Why Participate?
- Earn $150 upon successful completion.
- Knock out state pathway requirements: Hours count directly toward the 100 hours of work-based learning required for the Innovation Career Pathway! *You don't need to be a part of the pathway to take advantage of the opportunity.
- Build your resume: Gain real-world experience in roles like Team Lead, Lead Designer, or Strategist.
Key Details:
- Dates: November 30 – December 14 (Live sessions on Mondays & Wednesdays)
- Capacity: Limited to 20 RMHS students (Commitment to team meetings and industry mentor sessions required)
👉 Click Here to Register. Click Here for an informational flyer!
Unity Tattoo a Teacher Fundraiser Success!
Shout out to all faculty and staff who volunteered for the Student Council Tattoo a teacher fundraiser! Close to $1000 was donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Boston Bowl!!!
Join us for a FREE Reading METCO family event!
We're heading to Boston Bowl in Dorchester, MA, for a fun-filled day of bowling, food, and family time!
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2027
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Boston Bowl
820 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester, MA 02122
The first 100 families to RSVP will attend for FREE!
Your free admission includes: Pizza, beverages, an arcade game card
Come spend time with our Reading METCO community, connect with other families, and enjoy a fun day together!
Space is limited, so RSVP early to secure your spot! We can't wait to see you there!
Warmly,
Reading METCO Team
Metro-Boston Diaper Drive
Thank you so much to those who participated in the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive. Attached is a picture from Somerville WIC and the 23,516 diapers they’re received so far. For your convenience, below are the links to both the Target and Amazon registries, it is not too late to still donate.
Whatever is received, we are grateful because every diaper counts!
Thank you again for helping with the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive !
Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/Diaper-Drive-Amazon-Registry
Celebrating Our Students:
DECA Membership Skyrockets!
This year Reading Memorial High School’s business club, DECA, has hit record breaking numbers. The chapter began in 2023 with only 17 members and now has reached 246 students! We are so proud of the RMHS student body for their interest in business and their hard work and dedication growing the club.
We are in need of local business sponsorships as well as business and community partners looking to get involved. If you are interested in judging the local competition you can reach out to our advisor at anna.rosenfeld@reading.k12.ma.us or jennifer.cambra@reading.k12.ma.us or sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E49A9A722A4FB6-66150999-mad4judge
New Opportunity:
Calling All Student Creators!
The district is launching a new Instagram page to highlight what's happening across our schools — games, clubs, projects, and the people behind them. A small student team is being put together to help run it: photography, design, writing, content. If that sounds like something you'd be good at, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mf1uGgrdXqzqhiFWYM1EwSVqVcpxkjXxF1OLUGonGsI/edit?usp=drivesdk
Reporting Absences and Attendance Policy
Once the school year begins, please report absences using the instructions on the main page of the RMHS school website LINKED HERE. **There is a new online attendance form. Please do not use a book-marked version. Please also review the RMHS Attendance Policy in the Student Handbook LINKED HERE.
Updated handbook coming soon after School Committee approval: no changes to attendance policy planned.
Harrows Gift Card Fundraiser
The PTO is offering you a $25 gift card for ONLY $20 -a great way to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting the RMHS PTO.
Orders Due By October 23, 2026 with pick up in the main office beginning October 28th.
Order forms are digital this year. (click below):
Reading Memorial High School
62 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 01867
781-944-8200
https://www.rmhs.reading.k12.ma.us/en-US
Principal Jessica B. Callanan
ext. 19801