MCAS scores top state averages, but English slips

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Reading MCAS scores top state averages, but English slips

Spring 2026 MCAS results show Reading students still scoring well above state averages. English proficiency in grades 3-8 fell to 61% from 65% in 2025, and sixth-grade English dropped to 53% from 71%, the weakest result the district has recorded for that grade on the current test. Math held at 64% and science rose five points to 66%, leaving Reading 21 points ahead of the state in English, 23 in math and 25 in science.

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RMLD urges safety precautions after weekend storm

Following a weekend coastal storm with gusty winds and heavy rain, Reading Municipal Light Department urged residents Sunday to stay clear of downed power lines and report outages.

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Mothers in business meetup launches at Presence&Co.

Presence&Co. hosts the Made for Mothers Boston chapter launch meetup today, Sept. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 557 Main Street, with networking for mother business owners; babies and strollers welcome.

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Reading DPW sets fall recycling event for Oct. 3

Reading's fall recycling event runs Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DPW Facility, 75 Newcrossing Road, accepting electronics, paper for shredding, rigid plastic and Styrofoam.

Town of Reading

First Baptist Church plans Oct. 3 yard sale

First Baptist Church holds a church-wide yard sale Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 45 Woburn St., with proceeds supporting church ministries.

The Reading Post

Mah Jongg strategy class meets today at The Mah Jongg Gallery

Mah Jongg North of Boston holds Strategy Session #3 today, Sept. 28, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 190 Haven St., covering hand selection, reading the card, and Charleston decisions.

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Trader Joe's begins hiring for its Reading store

Trader Joe's began hiring Sept. 26 for its store at 34 Walkers Brook Drive, ahead of an expected mid-October opening.

Reading Recap

RMHS field hockey visits Wakefield today

Reading Memorial varsity field hockey plays at Wakefield Memorial today, Sept. 28, at 4:15 p.m.

Reading Recap

Reading Memorial freshman soccer visits Watertown today

Reading Memorial's freshman girls' soccer team plays at Watertown today, Sept. 28, at 4:30 p.m.

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Quannapowitt Players Begin Rehearsals for 'Rumors'

The Quannapowitt Players are rehearsing their season-opening comedy 'Rumors' by Neil Simon, directed by Glenn Wakeley.

The Reading Post

School Council - Wood End Elementary

Event date: September 30, 2026 Event Time: 03:15 PM - 11:59 PMLocation: Reading, MA 01867

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