September 2025
September 24, 2025
IMPORTANT DATES
September 26 Pep rally
October 2 School Closed – Yom Kippur
October 13 & 14 School Closed
October 17 Halloween Bash
October 24 Picture Make Up
October 29 Grade 8 YMCA Field Trip
NEW! RMS Spirit Days
NEW! Reading Portfolios Shared with Parents
As discussed by your child’s Language Arts teacher at Back to School Night, all students have shared their digital independent reading portfolio with parents via email. If you have not received it or are having trouble viewing the log, please contact your child’s Language Arts teacher.
NEW! 7th Grade Field Trip Information
Our annual 7th Grade Walk in the Woods trip is upon us! Students were given permission slips last
Tuesday during Flex. They are due to their science teacher by Friday, October 3.
If students are in Flex rooms 509, 511, 512, or 513, they are going on 10/16 and should use this permission slip.
If students are in Flex rooms 515, 517, 518, or 519, they are going on 10/17 and should use this permission slip.
New! NJSLA Testing
NJSLA-Adaptive Fall Field Test and Other State Testing Dates for Readington Township Schools. CLICK HERE to access documents.
Reading Curriculum
As part of the Readington reading curriculum, students engage with various texts in book clubs and during independent reading practice. It is important to note that as our students mature, so does the content of their reading material. Please review the grade-level appropriate letter regarding the content of the texts made available for student use during literacy periods.
PaySchools Information
Our district has selected PaySchools, an i3 Education product. The use of PaySchools Central is free for households, except for nominal service fees applied if households choose to prefund a student account using ACH or debit/credit cards. Payment made with a checking account incurs a flat fee of $1.95. Payment made with a debit or credit card incurs a fee of 3.5% plus $1.50 per transaction. Funds can still be added without any fee by cash or check in the lunch line. Funds for school fees should be directed to the person per the relative permission slip or instructions.
HSA
H.S.A. Viking Pep Rally - October 10th!
The H.S.A. is hosting the annual Viking Pep Rally on Friday, October 10th, and our HBS, TBS, WHS and preschool family friends are invited to join us too! Check out the FLYER for more details! Come out to cheer on our RMS athletics teams (wear your blue and gold!), play fun games to win prizes, grab some food for purchase at on-site food trucks, and help us tape Mr. Charleston to the wall!! The pep rally is always a great time that you won’t want to miss!
Cook’s Night Off, October 8th!
Need a night off from cooking?? Let QCrew make dinner for you! Pick-Up will be October 8, from 4-6pm on the RMS/HBS access road. Please place your orders HERE by October 7. They have delicious BBQ, the BEST Chicken Tenders and also some great Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free Options! Check out the flyer HERE. If you have any questions, please email Nicole at nicolelepinski@gmail.com.
Invest in Your Child: Join Our Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive!
Exciting news! Our membership drive is in full swing, and we're aiming for a record-breaking total! You can play a key role in helping us achieve this goal! Check out the attached flyer for more details on how this drive enhanced our children's school experience last year. For only $25, your family can become a member of the HSA! There are fantastic classroom and grade-level prizes available! Who will stand on the podium at each school? Please click HERE to make your donation.
Volunteers Needed
We are always looking for volunteers to help make our events as successful as possible. We currently have openings to chair events at any of the schools. Please explore our volunteer opportunities and reach out to daniellep@readingtonhsa.com for more information.
September 17, 2025
Important Dates
September 15-19 Book Fair
September 18 BTSN -6:00pm
September 19 Picture Day
September 23 School Closed - Rosh Hashanah
September 26 Pep rally
NEW! 8th Grade Parent Information
On Thursday, September 18th, Ms. Hannah Perfetti, Marketing Coordinator for the Hunterdon Vocational School District, will be in attendance during our Back to School evening. Ms. Perfetti will share a brief presentation on the various HCVSD high school programs, provide insight on the application process, and answer questions during 6, 7 and 8th period.
Please stop by the cafetorium to learn more about their high school programs. For additional information, visit their website at hcvsd.org
NEW! Reading Curriculum
As part of the Readington reading curriculum, students engage with various texts in book clubs and during independent reading practice. It is important to note that as our students mature, so does the content of their reading material. Please review the grade-level appropriate letter regarding the content of the texts made available for student use during literacy periods.
NEW! PaySchools Information
Our district has selected PaySchools, an i3 Education product. The use of PaySchools Central is free for households, except for nominal service fees applied if households choose to prefund a student account using ACH or debit/credit cards. Payment made with a checking account incurs a flat fee of $1.95. Payment made with a debit or credit card incurs a fee of 3.5% plus $1.50 per transaction. Funds can still be added without any fee by cash or check in the lunch line. Funds for school fees should be directed to the person per the relative permission slip or instructions.
RMS September's Newsletter
Health Highlights
Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
i-Ready Diagnostic
Please CLI
Honor Your Incoming 6th Grader
Honor your incoming 6th 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!" and give them the very first check out. 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 with any questions
HSA
H.S.A. Viking Pep Rally - 10/10
The H.S.A. is hosting the annual Viking Pep Rally on Friday, October 10th! Come out to cheer on our RMS athletics teams, play fun games to win prizes, grab some food, and enjoy a fun time with our school community!!
Invest in Your Child: Go for the Gold – HSA Membership Drive Starts TODAY!
No need to sell wrapping paper, candles, or cookie dough to family and friends—our membership fundraiser is simple and direct! For just $25 per family, you’ll help fund cultural arts, mini-grants for teachers, student activities, and more. The class competition is heating up—will your child’s class stand on the podium? View Flyer
Thank you to all the families who have already donated! Please note: Registration for PT Board is completely free and is critical to ensure you receive the correct updates from your Homeroom Reps. Please be sure to sign up and assign your child to their class.
Register/Donate Here
FPAC Chick-fil-A Mobile Order Fundraiser
Support the Readington Fine and Performing Arts Committee (FPAC) and enjoy a delicious dinner!
September 22 & 23
4:00–8:00 PM
Chick-fil-A Flemington
How it works:
1. Place a mobile order at Chick-fil-A Flemington.
2. Click the button to support FPAC.
3. Chick-fil-A will donate 15% of all mobile orders to FPAC.
View attached flyer HERE for full details.
Thank you for supporting the Readington arts!
Community Thank You
A big thank you to all of our families for supporting recent H.S.A. fundraisers and drives:
• Fall Spirit Wear Sale – Orders will be delivered to schools for backpack pick-up in the coming weeks.
• Fall Clothing Drive – Your donations help fund programs across the district.
Your participation makes a huge difference in what we can provide for our students and schools—thank you!
Volunteers Needed
We are always looking for volunteers to help make our events as successful as possible.
We currently have openings to chair events at any of the schools. Please explore our volunteer opportunities here:
https://www.readingtonhsa.com/
September 10, 2025
Important Dates
September 15-19 Book Fair
September 18 BTSN -6:00pm
September 19 Picture Day
September 23 School Closed - Rosh Hashanah
September 26 Pep rally
NEW! RMS September's Newsletter
NEW! Fall Sports Fundraiser
The sports fundraiser will be a Launch-A-Thon fundraiser on Friday, September 12th, in the cafeteria! This will occur during practice and will be run by Leading Edge Fundraisers. Proceeds will go to the RABC & help provide athletes with new uniforms and equipment. See this flyer for more information
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
Please follow our new Instagram account @rms_vikings, to see all the exciting things your children are up to!
Health Highlights
Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
i-Ready Diagnostic
Please CLI
Honor Your Incoming 6th Grader
Honor your incoming 6th 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!" and give them the very first check out. 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 with any questions
Attendance
When your child is going to be absent, late, or picked up early, we ask you to please inform us in the
morning.
Please EMAIL us at rmsattendance@readington.k12.nj.us
Please include the following information:
1. Student's Name and Grade
2. Reason for absence, lateness or early pickup
3. Probable date of return for absence.
Please remember that email is the preferred method for all attendance issues, but if you do not have access to email, you may call the attendance line at 908-534-2113, prompt #1. Please be sure to bring in a doctor's note when your child returns from an illness or doctor/dentist appointment.
HSA
H.S.A. Viking Pep Rally - 10/10 Save the Date!!
The H.S.A. is hosting the annual Viking Pep Rally on Friday, October 10th! Come out to cheer on our RMS athletics teams, play fun games to win prizes, grab some food, and stay tuned for a special activity that will take place during the pep rally that the Viking students will NOT want to miss!!
RMS Fall Book Fair September 15 - September 19
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to RMS the week of September 15th! Students will be shopping with their World Language/Alternate class.
Click here to see schedule. The Book Fair accepts cash, credit cards and checks (made out to Readington HSA). eWallet is another great option for payment! Set up an eWallet or browse the fair here: https://www.scholastic.
Teachers will select books they would love to have in their classrooms and fill out slips that will be at the fair. If you want your child to buy a book for his/her teacher, please send a note and money with your child OR come to our PARENT SHOPPING NIGHT at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 18th. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Interested in coming to help out at the RMS Book Fair? Please email Lindsay Salaj at lindsaysalaj18@gmail.com (
Invest in Your Child: Go for the Gold – HSA Membership Drive Starts TODAY!
We’re aiming for a record-breaking membership total, and YOU can help us reach it!
click here to view the flyer. For just $25, your family can join the HSA and be eligible for exciting classroom and grade-level prizes. Who will stand on the podium at each school? click here to donate.
Spirit Wear Sale Closing Friday!
Get into the School Spirit! The Readington H.S.A. Spirit Wear store is officially open! The sale will run until Friday, September 12. There are multiple design and color options, with shirt pricing starting at just $15! When placing orders, choose "pick up" delivery option at checkout and items will be shipped free of charge to your child's school and sent home with them. We can’t wait to see everyone in their school gear!
Items will be delivered to school during the week of October 20. Click the below link to shop: https://spiritsale.online/
Fall Clothing Drive – September 8–15
Help support our schools by donating gently used items! Drop-off locations: Readington Middle School, Three Bridges School, Whitehouse School. Click here for a list of acceptable items. Please place donations in tightly closed garbage bags. Questions? Contact mcnulty.j@gmail.com.
Share with your family & friends too!
September 3, 2025
Important Dates
September 15-19 Book Fair
September 18 BTSN -6:00pm
September 19 Picture Day
September 23 School Closed - Rosh Hashanah
September 26 Pep rally
NEW! INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
Please follow our new Instagram account @rms_vikings, to see all the exciting things your children are up to!
NEW! Health Highlights
Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.
NEW! i-Ready Diagnostic
Please CLI
NEW! Honor Your Incoming 6th Grader
Honor your incoming 6th 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!" and give them the very first check out. 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 with any questions.
Bus Transportation
We kindly ask all families to be patient with transportation and expect delays for the first two weeks while all of our bus drivers take the time to learn their routes and students.
Sports Tryouts
The first day for tryouts is tomorrow September 4th, 2025.
Athletics Calendar Information
Please use this link to access our Athletics Calendar to keep informed of all upcoming practice and game information.
https://www.cnjconference.org/public/genie/239/school/1/date/2025-09-04/view/week/
Attendance
When your child is going to be absent, late, or picked up early, we ask you to please inform us in the
morning.
Please EMAIL us at rmsattendance@readington.k12.nj.us
Please include the following information:
1. Student's Name and Grade
2. Reason for absence, lateness or early pickup
3. Probable date of return for absence.
Please remember that email is the preferred method for all attendance issues, but if you do not have access to email, you may call the attendance line at 908-534-2113, prompt #1. Please be sure to bring in a doctor's note when your child returns from an illness or doctor/dentist appointment.
HSA
RMS Fall Book Fair September 15 - September 19
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to RMS the week of September 15th! Students will be shopping with their World Language/Alternate class. Stay tuned for the class shopping schedule on the HSA Facebook page and PTBoard. The Book Fair accepts cash, credit cards and checks (made out to Readington HSA). eWallet is another great option for payment! Set up an eWallet or browse the fair here: https://www.scholastic.
Teachers will select books they would love to have in their classrooms and fill out slips that will be at the fair. If you want your child to buy a book for his/her teacher, please send a note and money with your child OR come to our PARENT SHOPPING NIGHT at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 18th.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Interested in coming to help out at the RMS Book Fair? Please email Lindsay Salaj at lindsaysalaj18@gmail.com (
Invest in Your Child: Go for the Gold – HSA Membership Drive Starts TODAY!
We’re aiming for a record-breaking membership total, and YOU can help us reach it!
click here to view the flyer. For just $25, your family can join the HSA and be eligible for exciting classroom and grade-level prizes. Who will stand on the podium at each school? click here to donate.
Spirit Wear—On Sale Now
Get into the School Spirit! The Readington H.S.A. Spirit Wear store is officially open! The sale will run until Friday, September 12. There are multiple design and color options, with shirt pricing starting at just $15! When placing orders, choose "pick up" delivery option at checkout and items will be shipped free of charge to your child's school and sent home with them. We can’t wait to see everyone in their school gear!
Items will be delivered to school during the week of October 20. Click the below link to shop: https://spiritsale.online/
Fall Clothing Drive – September 8–15
Help support our schools by donating gently used items! Drop-off locations: Readington Middle School, Three Bridges School, Whitehouse School. Click here for a list of acceptable items. Please place donations in tightly closed garbage bags. Questions? Contact mcnulty.j@gmail.com.
Share with your family & friends too!