- Readington Middle School
- May 2025
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Important Dates
May 12 & 13 - NJSLA - ELA - AllGrades
May 12 - Spring Concert - 7:00 - 8:00
May 14 - Grade 6 - Somerset Patriots Game
May 15 & 16 - NJSLA - Math - All Grades
May 19 & 20 - NJSLA - Science -Grade 8
May 19 - Choral Concert - 7:00 - 8:30
May 21 - Grade 7 - Top Golf
May 23 - Early Dismissal Day
May 26 - School Closed - Memorial Day
May 28 - Student Council - Six FlagsNEW! i-Ready Diagnostic 3: The Reading and Math Diagnostic testing window will be from May 19th until June 6th. Please CLICK HERE for full details of this K-8 assessment.
NEW! LOST AND FOUNDAll lost and found items are now on display outside the cafetorium. Please have your student look through all the items this week to see if anything belongs to them. These items will be out from Monday 5/12 through Friday 5/16. The school is open from 2:30pm - 4:00pm Monday through Thursday, if you would like to come in and check for any of your child's items. You can also look through them if you are coming to one of the concerts during the week as well. Any items left on Friday will be donated. Thank you!NEW! Honor Your Graduating 8th Grader
It's been a memorable three years! Honor your graduating 8th grader with a book donated to the RMS Library Media Center in their name. We'll include a nameplate on the inside cover of the book proclaiming "I was here first!" We will also include a star with their name in the LMC--a lasting and visible tribute! It's easy! Just visit the RMS Adopt-a-Book Wish List on Amazon to send a book directly to RMS. Books are listed that appeal to gamers, athletes, scientists, performers, readers, nature lovers, and more. Don't see a fit for your student? We'll find one! Contact Mrs. Singer or view the webpage for more information.NEW! BACKPACK and SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Girl Scout Troop 80151 will be hosting a backpack and school supply drive out of RMS, from May 7th through 30th, that will benefit families in need across all four schools within our Readington Community! Collection boxes will be located at RMS at the main entrance and bus loop entrance. Please donate newly purchased and/or never-used items. We are collecting backpacks, notebooks (spiral and composition), folders, binders, glue sticks, crayons, pencils, etc. Think of anything from the normally provided school supply lists! More details can be found in the flyer here. Thank you in advance for your contributions!
NEW! RMS Metal Water Bottles
Water bottles are available in 2 colors/sizes and can be personalized. Check out this flyer to order and be ready to start the 2025-2026 school year off right!RMS May Calendar
Board of Eduction Cell Phone Policy
The BOE Adopted a New Policy on Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices including Cell Phones - Please click here to read the policy 5516.01For 8th-grade Parents
On Friday, May 30th, Hunterdon Central Teen Pep students are coming to present a workshop about healthy relationships to our 8th-grade students. For more information, please see attachment.For 8th grade parents
Please see attachment for end-of-year activities for your graduating 8th graders!New Jersey Student Learning Assessment
Readington Township students in grades third-eighth grade will participate in the spring administration of statewide assessments (NJSLA-Mathematics, NJSLA-ELA, and NJSLA-Science) during May. Please click here for building-specific dates.HSA NEWS
Open positions - H.S.A. Executive CommiteeConsider becoming a part of the Readington H.S.A.! The H.S.A. is seeking volunteers for the following positions: Secretary, RMS VP (1 opening) and Preschool VP. For more information, please click HERE. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact nominations@readingtonhsa.com .
Attention 4TH-8TH Grade Band/ Orchestra / Chorus Parents!
The FPAC needs snacks, water, and volunteers for the upcoming May concerts. Please click the links to sign up! Thank you for supporting the FPAC.Chick-fil-A Spirit WeekWe are excited to announce our partnership with Chick-fil-A during Staff Appreciation Week, from May 5th to 9th! District families, along with teachers and staff, are warmly invited to participate in this event! Chick-fil-A is graciously donating a portion of the proceeds back to us.Each school will have its own designated night:Monday - Whitehouse SchoolTuesday - Holland Brook SchoolWednesday - Three Bridges SchoolThursday - Readington Middle SchoolFriday - PreschoolPlease click here to view the flyer.
*Please contact Kristin McHale at kristinm@readingtonhsa.comwith any questions. Clothing & Used Items DriveThe H.S.A. Spring Clothing Drive is set to kick off on May 8th and will continue until May 16th. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the H.S.A. while helping those in need. You can drop off donations at the following locations:Readington Middle School, Three Bridges School & Whitehouse SchoolCelebrate your graduate with a custom yard sign!The signs are a way to celebrate your 3rd grader, 5th grader or 8th grader's graduation and are intended for display in a lawn. They come with a metal stake to put them in the ground and the signs are 18 inches tall by 24 inches wide. There is one sign per grade or school available for sale.Estimated sign arrival is early June. Pick-up schedule dates and times will be communicated via the email provided when ordering.Please click here to order.