Reading Community Schools


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CITY OF READING OFFERS NEW SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS!
The City of Reading has started an email list. The City will use this for event reminders, important notices such as water main breaks or street closures. This will also be used for emergency situations or any other pertinent City related information. You can sign up for this list on the City website at readingohio.org by clicking on the "Email List" tab. The direct link is below. If you have any questions or issues, please email Patrick Ross at pross@readingohio.org.

http://www.readingohio.org/email-list-2/

2nd QUARTER STRENGTH OF CHARACTER AWARDS!

The Reading Board of Education recognized for the 2nd quarter forty students at the January 25 meeting with Strength of Character Awards. This award is presented to those students who show respect for teachers and other students; are honest and trustworthy; display good citizenship; respect the feelings of peers; show responsibility in completing
lessons and are thoughtful of others. Some students could not attend but the award will be
presented at the building. For list of students and pictures click on headline above.

STUDENTS RECEIVE AMERICANISM AWARDS!

The 2011 Americanism and Government test was given to 9th-12th grade students in the high school cafeteria on November 11. This test is administered annually by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. Students answer questions concerning the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, as well as, state, county, city and school government. Additionally, students are required to answer one essay question.

This year’s winners included: Christina Garrison and Jarrett Ball (9th grade); Richard Simmang and Emily Boryczka (11th grade); Whitney Reardon and Brandon Wesley (12th grade).

Winners received a certificate, medal and pin from Mrs. Donna Ray, President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Halker-Flege American Legion Post at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, January 25. Demonstrating their continued support of Reading’s students, members of Reading’s VFW post graciously presented a $25.00 check to each of this year’s winners. The VFW was represented by Paul Kreiner and Jim Pfenning at Wednesday’s board meeting.