To our dedicated teachers, administrators, and staff, you are the heart of our district. Your commitment, passion, and care inspire our students daily. To our students, you are the reason we do this work. We are proud of you and can’t wait to see the amazing things you will accomplish this year.
On behalf of the Reading School District Board of Directors, we wish everyone a safe, successful, and inspiring 2025–2026 school year. Let’s make it the best one yet! Once a Red Knight, always a Red Knight!
Sincerely,
The Reading School District Board of Directors
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La Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar de Reading se complace en darle la bienvenida a todos al año escolar 2025-2026.
A nuestros dedicados maestros, administradores y personal, ustedes son el corazón de nuestro distrito. Su compromiso, pasión y cuidado inspiran a nuestros estudiantes todos los días.
A nuestros estudiantes, ustedes son la razón por la que hacemos este trabajo. Estamos orgullosos de ustedes y estamos ansiosos por ver las cosas increíbles que lograrán este año.
En nombre de la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar de Reading, les deseamos a todos un año escolar 2025-2026 seguro, exitoso e inspirador. ¡Hagamos que sea el mejor hasta ahora! ¡Una vez eres un Caballero Rojo, siempre serás un Caballero Rojo!
Atentamente,
La Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar de Reading
First Day for students is Monday, August 25, 2025.
Elementary: Breakfast will NOT be served. Lunch WILL be served.
Pre-K AM
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Boys report with 1 parent only for orientation
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Girls report with 1 parent only for orientation
Pre-K PM
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Boys report with 1 parent only for orientation
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Girls report with 1 parent only for orientation
Kindergarten
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Boys report with 1 parent only for orientation
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Girls report with 1 parent only for orientation
Please note: In the event that a Pre-K or K parent cannot make it to their assigned session, schools will make the appropriate scheduling accommodations. Parents of non-binary students may select the session that is most appropriate for their child.
Grades 1 to 4
8:05 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. (regular full-day)
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Middle School: Please note that no breakfast or lunch will be served on the first day of school except for Special Education low-incidence students. ALL students will be served breakfast and lunch on the following day Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Grades 5 and 6
AM only: 8:25-11:25 am
*Special Education Self-Contained classes report for the full day from 8:25 am - 3:25 pm
Grades 7 and 8
PM only: 12:25- 3:25 pm
*Special Education Self-Contained classes report for the full day from 8:25 am - 3:25 pm
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Central Middle School will run a full day schedule for all students in grades 5-8 on Monday, August 25th, due to transportation. Breakfast will not be served, but lunch will be provided. Students will report to school by 8:25 a.m. and will be dismissed at 3:25 p.m.
Bus students should report to their bus stops at the regularly scheduled times. Bus routes are available to view on the Transportation page of the district website. Please visit Transportation page
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Reading High School Main Campus
Please note that no breakfast or lunch will be served on the first day of school except for Special Education low-incidence students. ALL students will be served breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, August 27th.
There will be no CTC on the first day of school. CTC for Reading High School students will start on Tuesday, August 26th.
First Day of School Schedule for RHS:
Doors will open at 7:10 a.m. for student arrival.
12th & 11th grade please arrive at 7:30 AM at the Castle Steps.
10th grade please arrive at 9:00 AM at the Castle Steps.
9th grade please arrive at 11:15 AM at the Castle Steps.
The first day of CTC for all campuses is Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
*Special Education low-incidence students will report for a regular full day from 7:30 am - 2:40 pm.
If you would like to see your student's daily schedule, please visit Home Access Center.
All students will be issued a school picture ID. Students are required to have it on them at all times.
Students should bring their school-issued Chromebooks (and chargers) if they have one.
Tuesday, August 26, 2024: Full day for all students.
RHS Main Campus
Students will report for a full day from 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Doors will open at 7:10 a.m.
AMCTC students should report in front of the Geigle Gym for transportation.
Transportation
For questions about your child's transportation, please visit Transportation page
Red Knight Accelerated Academy
Students attending RKAA City Line, RKAA Glenside, and RKAA Thomas Ford will have a regular full day on Monday, August 26th. Breakfast and lunch will be served to all students.
All students will report from 9:20 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.
CTC for RKAA students will begin on Tuesday, August 26th.
All Elementary Schools – Open House
Wednesday, August 20
6:00-8:00 pm
Reading High School - Open House
Families and students are invited to visit their teachers and learn more about their daily schedules.
Wednesday, August 20
6:00 to 8:00 PM
All Middle Schools – Open House
Thurday, August 21
6:00-8:00 pm
All attendees for the physicals need to complete their Planet HS accounts so that they can receive the physicals.
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"¡Hola! La ubicación para los exámenes físicos deportivos para quienes no asistieron anteriormente esta noche en la Escuela Intermedia Northwest ha cambiado del gimnasio a la cafetería de la misma escuela. Por favor, estacione detrás del edificio y entre por la puerta 14 en la calle McKnight para dirigirse a la cafetería.
Todos los que asistan a los exámenes físicos deben completar sus cuentas de Planet HS para poder recibir el examen."
