Dude Be Nice Week was a week of kindness, love, fun and appreciation. Around the district our schools did activities to show students and staff what kindness is all about. It was truly a great week and the love could be felt around the district.

Reading School District is thrilled to announce our new website and app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.

Please remove the old RSD app from your phone and download the new app for free in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Download for Android https://aptg.co/5-_jBF
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/9nb7Sc

• March 26, 2025 at 6 pm - RSD School Board Committee of the Whole and Regular Meeting

• April 15, 2025 at 6 pm - RSD School Board Committee of the Whole

• April 23, 2025 at 7 pm - RSD School Board Regular Meeting

• March 17th -Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty

• March 28th - Early Dismissal for Students

Last week, Riverside Elementary School welcomed a special visit from America250PA's Keystone Classroom Initiative, an engaging storytelling and visitation program designed for Kindergarten through fourth-grade students. Students were greeted with mascots, members of the organization, and historical reenactors, bringing Pennsylvania's rich history to life in an interactive and exciting way. The visit provided a valuable learning experience, allowing students to connect classroom lessons with real-world history through immersive storytelling and presentations. The students also received t-shirts and swag bags.

Congratulations to Reading High School basketball coach, Rashida Suber for being voted the Berks Conference Coach of the Year. Suber, who scored 2,111 points in her career for the Red Knights, led them to their first BCIAA championship since 2010. Congratulations Coach!

Congratulations to our Southern Middle School Girls' Basketball team and our Central Middle School Boys' Basketball team for winning the All-City Tournament! We are #RSDproud of you!

On February 1, 2025, RHS Junior CJ Zielinski won the bronze medal at the BCIAA Diving Championship! This automatically qualified him for the District 3 Diving Championships where he finished 14th. Congratulations CJ!

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 musical production of GUYS AND DOLLS will take place on April 4 and 5 in the Reading High School Auditorium. We welcome all members of the public to attend. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. It's general admission seating. You can purchase tickets in person at the door or in advance online using the link below. Contact smithjs@readingsd.org for more information.

Show PLAYBILL: https://www.playbillder.com/show/vip/Reading_Senior_High_School/2025/Guys_and_Dolls_201210

Links to Donate:

To donate to our show please use this Patron Ads - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WyuvXyIBs8tMSEExxKF7AO0AWrWOiOp4/view?usp=drive_link

If you'd like to place an ad in our PLAYBILL use this form - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NlbA_YSa6tj07HsVG7Groe5EK8jsOo6p/view?usp=drive_link

All forms and payments can be mailed to RHS at the address listed on the form or given to any cast member. To be listed in the PLAYBILL all names, ads, and payments need to be received by March 19, 2025. Contact Mr. Smith with questions. Email Mr. Smith

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Black History Month Showcase. It was a great night, full of culture, history and joy.

Rachael from InMind Services brings you the Tip of the Week! Connect before you correct - when kids feel heard, they’re more likely to listen. Give it a try this week! If you would like to receive free, customized tips from Rachael to support your family's needs, fill out this form and she will contact you: https://forms.gle/J7twbGMtvM8p1v8y6

We are excited to invite you to our Secondary Level AS Family Training Event on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 5:00–6:30 PM at Reading High School. This event will provide valuable information and resources for families, with the support of community partners.

The event will include free childcare, free dinner, and Spanish translation to ensure accessibility for all families. Representatives from various community resources will be available, including the RHS Transition Coordinator, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), SAM, social workers, and ASERT.

Please RSVP by March 26th to ensure we can accommodate everyone. Thank you for your support, we look forward to seeing you there!

Reading School District is proud to be a part of the @GIANT Feeding School Kids initiative! From January 1 – March 31, you can round up at the register to support our school district’s efforts working to eliminate childhood hunger. Through this initiative, RSD and other public school districts can use funds to support meal programs to expand food distribution programs, create oncampus food pantries and gardens, supply extra weekend meals, and eliminate outstanding student meal debt. Join us as we round up to fight hunger within Reading School District

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/o/rsd/page/families-in-transition

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/o/rsd/page/how-to-support-rsd

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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Make sure to follow Reading School District's Human Resources Instagram page —your go-to spot for important updates, career opportunities, and behind-the-scenes fun! From job openings to team highlights, we’ve got it all. Stay informed, stay connected, and don’t miss out!

Follow us now: @ReadingSDJobs

#ReadingSD #WeAreRSD #JoinOurTeam #HRUpdates

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.