Reading Memorial High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Reading Memorial High School |
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62 Oakland Road
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1954 |
| School district | Reading Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Thomas Milaschewski |
| Principal | Jessica Callanan |
| Faculty | 90.02 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 1,096 (2022-23) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.18 |
| Language | English |
| Schedule type | Rotating |
| Hours in school day | 6.5 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red and black |
| Athletics conference | Middlesex League |
| Mascot | Rockets |
| Team name | Rockets |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges Massachusetts Department of Education |
| Newspaper | Orbit |
| Graduation Rate | 96.9 % (2012) |
| MCAS Scores, Grade 10 | English: 97% Proficient or higher Math: 96% Proficient or higher |
| Website | Reading Memorial High School |
Reading Memorial High School (RMHS) is a public high school for students in grades 9 to 12. It's the only high school in Reading, Massachusetts, and is part of the Reading Public Schools. In 2016, about 1,269 students attended RMHS. Students usually come from Parker and Coolidge Middle Schools in Reading. The school building was updated and expanded in 2007. RMHS sports teams are called the Rockets. They compete in the Middlesex League. The school is led by Principal Jessica Callanan, along with Vice Principals Jessica Theriault and Kathleen Buckley.
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Sports Achievements at Reading Memorial High School
Reading Memorial High School has a strong history of winning championships in many sports. The school's teams are known as the Rockets.
Baseball Success
In 1996, the Reading Memorial Boys Varsity Baseball team won their first State Championship. This was a big moment for the school's baseball program.
Girls' Basketball Triumphs
The Reading Memorial High School Girls Basketball team had an amazing year in 2012. They won the Division II Massachusetts State Championship. They finished the season undefeated with 25 wins and 0 losses. This was the first state championship for basketball at RMHS. The next year, they almost won again but lost in overtime.
Boys' Hockey Wins
In 2014, the Rockets' boys varsity hockey team won the Division I State Championship. They defeated Braintree 4-1. This was their first state championship since winning the Super 8 Championship in 2008.
Girls' Hockey Championship
The Reading girls varsity hockey team also won a Division I State Championship in 2015. They beat Acton-Boxborough Regional High School 3-0. This was the first state championship for the girls' hockey program.
Football Super Bowl Appearances
The Rockets' football team has played in several Super Bowls. In 2016, they reached the Super Bowl for the second year in a row but lost a close game. The team has won two of the five Super Bowls they've played in since 2003, with victories in 2009 and 2012. They also won Super Bowls in 1993, 1995, 1996, and 1998.
Girls' Swim Team Dominance
The Reading High School Varsity Girls Swim Team has been very successful. In 2016, they won both the Middlesex League Championship and the Division 2 State Championship. They repeated this amazing achievement in 2017 and 2018, winning both titles again.
Boys' Lacrosse Makes History
In 2018, the Rockets' boys varsity lacrosse team won the MIAA Division 2 State Championship. They defeated Concord-Carlisle High School 13-9. This was the first time the program had ever reached a state final and won a championship.
Famous People Who Attended Reading Memorial High School
Many notable individuals have graduated from Reading Memorial High School.
Leaders and Authors
- Kim Janey (Class of 1983) became the first woman and first Black Mayor of the City of Boston. She was also a Boston City Councilor.
- Max Brallier (Class of 2001) is a bestselling author. He also writes and produces films, including "Last Kid's on Earth" for Netflix.
- Denise A. Spellberg (Class of 1975) is a history professor at the University of Texas at Austin. She has written important books about history.
- Mark Feeney (Class of 1975) is an arts writer for the Boston Globe. He won a Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2008 for his writing.
Musicians and Athletes
- Cousin Stizz (Class of 2010) is a well-known rapper.
- Mark Erelli is a talented folk musician.
- Brad Whitford (Class of 1970) is famous as the guitarist for the rock band Aerosmith.
- John Doherty (Class of 1969) played professional baseball as a first baseman for the California Angels.
- Danny McBride (Class of 1963) was a singer-songwriter. He was also a guitarist for the 1970s rock and roll group Sha Na Na.
