Richmond Hill Middle School Summer Reading 2026 

We’re excited to continue our approach to summer reading for our middle school students! After a successful first year and continued positive feedback from students, parents, and teachers, we are proud to bring back our summer reading challenge- designed to foster a love of reading while helping to prevent the “summer slide.”

For students entering grades 6–8, our goal remains simple: read for 20 minutes each day. Research consistently shows that just 20 minutes of daily reading can significantly improve comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary.

Students are encouraged to choose reading material that interests them and aligns with their grade-level reading ability. This can include novels, nonfiction, graphic novels, articles- anything that keeps them engaged. Students will continue to log their reading minutes each day, focusing on consistency and enjoyment rather than on specific titles or assignments.

For students taking the 9th Grade Enhanced Literature and Composition course, we will continue with a more traditional summer reading assignment to align with high school and honors-level expectations.

We are excited to build on last year’s success and further empower students to read independently and discover joy in the process. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child grow as a reader!

Click the links below to find more information regarding grade-level specific summer reading.