Reading Returns From Break Remote Amid Dozens Of Positive Cases

Superintendent Doherty said there have been three in-school transmissions of the virus, and case counts are expected to rise post-break.

Reading Residents Protest Over Canceled Youth Winter Sports

“What’s really sad is that we’ve got a lot of other towns right around us that are playing hockey,” said resident Steve Sullivan.

Reading HS Goes Remote After Possible In-School Transmission

Five students and two staff members tested positive, which is the highest two-day total in a school, Superintendent Doherty said.

Students, Staff At 6 Reading Schools Test Positive For COVID-19

Fifty-four students and four staff members are quarantining after being identified through contact tracing, Superintendent Doherty said.

5 Reading High Schoolers, 1 Staffer Test Positive For Coronavirus

Dozens of high schoolers are quarantining after being identified as close contacts of four of the students, who were remote last week.

Student, Staff Member At Reading's RISE Preschool Test Positive

Nineteen students and five staff members are quarantining after being identified through contact tracing. Another class has to go remote.

No In-School COVID-19 Transmission In Reading, District Says

RPS reported four more cases among students, one of whom was in person last week, and one additional case among staff.

Dozens Of Reading Students Quarantining After 2 Cases Confirmed

One in-person student at Parker Middle School and a staff member at Birch Meadow recently tested positive for COVID-19.

Reading Nixes High School Volunteers Over Health Concerns

The district felt that introducing more adults into the school could impact community spread, which is on the rise in Reading.

Reading Phases In 2 More Grades, Reports Additional Remote Cases

The district said two high schoolers and one middle school student, all of whom were remote for several days, tested positive for COVID-19.

5 More Reading Students Test Positive For COVID-19

Four students who have been remote this week and one student who attended in-person classes have tested positive for the virus.

3 Reading Students, Staff Member Test Positive For COVID-19

Two in-person students and one employee recently tested positive for the virus. A third student who tested positive has been remote.

Reading Students Flunk COVID-19 Protocols Outside School

Superintendent John Doherty said some students are not taking precautions like wearing masks and social distancing outside school.

2 Reading Students, Staff Member Test Positive For Coronavirus

Superintendent John Doherty said the students were not in school last week under the phased-in hybrid plan.

Staffing Shortages Force Tweaks To RMHS, Grades 3-5 Hybrid Model

High schoolers will return to school this month, but the learning model will deviate from the district's original plan.

Reading Schools Prepare To Phase In More Grades Next Week

Five grade levels are expected to start hybrid learning after the long weekend.

Reading High Schoolers Target Of Racist Speech Over Zoom

Superintendent John Doherty said a person entered Zoom classroom sessions and subjected the teacher and students of color to verbal attacks.

Reading Schools Move Toward Next Part Of Phased-In Process

The district expects to move grades 6, 7 and 8 to a hybrid learning model by mid-October.

Reading Student Named National Merit Semifinalist

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation this week announced semifinalists for 2021 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.

Reading Memorial High School Top 50 In Boston Area: Boston Mag

See how Reading compared to other high schools in Greater Boston.

Reading Revising School Plan Due To Staffing, Logistical Issues

The majority of students will start remotely, and the School Committee on Thursday will consider a new plan to phase in hybrid learning.

Reading Schools Will Tweak Reopening Plan Based On Feedback

Superintendent John Doherty said the district is making some edits to its phased-in hybrid plan after receiving feedback from families.

Reading Opts For Hybrid Model To Start School Year

The School Committee voted Thursday to adopt a hybrid approach that will have students learn remotely until their cohort is phased in.

Equity In MA Schools: Where Reading Ranks

The new WalletHub ranking compares per-student spending to average household income. Towns with high income tended to be less equitable.

Read: RMHS Class President Maura Drummey's Commencement Speech

"Rockets represent achievement despite overwhelming odds, as a rocket must overcome the force of gravity in order to fly."

Reading Schools Leaning Toward Hybrid Learning Plan This Fall

Back-to-school plans are taking shape in Reading.

Reading Throwing Parade For Graduating Seniors

The town will honor the RMHS Class of 2020 with a Spirit Parade this weekend.

Salute Your 2020 Reading Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages

They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!

Reading Schools Cancel, Postpone Events Amid Coronavirus Fears

The district has announced the cancellation and postponement of several events and class trips over the next month.

Letter: In Support Of Carla Nazzaro For School Committee

Heather Drive resident Marianne Downing shares why she is voting for Carla Nazzaro on Tuesday.

Reading Could See 1 Percent Increase In State Education Aid

But the school district would also be required to increase local aid by 1.4 percent under the state's new education funding bill.

Family Frustrated By 'Systemic' Bullying Of Reading Teen

A family struggled for years to find relief for their son in Reading, even after he transferred out of the public school system.

$5K Reward Offered In Reading HS Fire Investigation

Authorities are investigating a fire set inside Reading Memorial High School Dec. 6.

Reading Public Schools Closed Tuesday, Dec. 3

It's the first snow day of the season for Reading students.

Bullying In Reading: Share Your Stories With Patch

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Patch is taking a look at the impact of bullying in Reading.

Reading School Department Explains Latest MCAS Scores

Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE) released results Tuesday for last spring’s state assessments.

After Crazy First Week, Reading Primed For Opening Night

Rockets opener vs. L-S features debut of new quarterback, new coach, and salute to Nelson Burbank.

School Superintendent John Doherty Will Return Sept. 10

Doherty has been on a Family Medical Leave since June.

Letter To Reading School Community From Chuck Robinson

School Committee chair updates parents on status of Superintendent John Doherty

School Committee Welcomes Newest Teachers To Reading

First meeting of new school year includes summer wrap-up, look ahead to busy year.