A huge thank you to all the teachers, students, and families who made STEAM Night on Thursday, March 13, such a fantastic event! A special shout-out to Mr. Lane and the robotics students for their incredible hands-on demonstration and to Ms. Jolibert and her students for presenting their outstanding capstone research projects.

Congratulations to our Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair winners!
Aakash Stewart – NASA Earth System Science Award
Quinn Kelly, Helena Brain, and Venessa Steinmeyer – Association for Women Geoscientists Recognition Award

We are so proud of these young scientists, who will take the next step by presenting at the  Massachusetts Science and Engineering High School State Fair on April 4 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Best of luck!

Thank you all for making this night a success! 

Event Description: Grades 6-12 STEAM Showcase

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2024

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: North Reading MS/HS Main Street

Join us for an exciting Grades 6-12 STEAM Showcase, where the creativity, innovation, and hard work of our students and teachers come to life! This two-hour event highlights the outstanding STEM achievements of students in our middle and high schools and provides an engaging opportunity for the community to explore the diverse ways STEAM is integrated into learning.

Event Highlights:

• Student Work Exhibits:
  Teachers from grades 6-12 will display curated samples of student projects, assignments, and activities that demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration in STEAM fields. These exhibits will include:

  • Science research projects, experiments and lab reports.

  • Technology-based creations like coding projects and digital designs

  • Engineering design projects and prototypes.

  • Artistic works combining STEAM concepts, including multimedia projects, design creations, and visual representations of math and science.

  • Math investigations and visual models.

• Robotics Demonstrations:
  Watch our talented robotics teams in action! Students from both the high school and middle school will showcase their engineering skills and teamwork as they demonstrate their robots’ capabilities in interactive presentations. Witness how robotics fosters problem-solving and innovation in our schools.

Why Attend?

• Celebrate the accomplishments of our students and teachers.

• Gain insight into the STEAM curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities.

• Interact with students as they explain their projects and processes.

• Enjoy engaging, interactive experiences that inspire curiosity and innovation.

This event is open to families, community members, and local stakeholders. Come support our young scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and innovators while learning more about the vibrant STEM initiatives in our district!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations North Reading Elementary!

Fifth-grade students in the North Reading Public Schools earned the highest scores statewide on this year’s Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) for Science, demonstrating an exceptional level of achievement. This remarkable milestone cements the district’s position as a leader in elementary science education! 

This success reflects the district’s commitment to excellence in science instruction, supported by its strategic partnership with KnowAtom, a Massachusetts-based provider of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-aligned K-8 science curricula. KnowAtom’s innovative, hands-on approach empowers educators to engage students in inquiry-based learning, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and a deep understanding of scientific concepts. By integrating NGSS-based practices into classroom instruction, North Reading’s educators have cultivated a learning environment that inspires curiosity and prepares students to excel in science and beyond. This accomplishment highlights the district's dedication to nurturing future-ready learners equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Read the Press Release at North Reading Ranks #1 for Elementary Science

Thank you for your dedication and effort in providing our students with an outstanding science education experience. Our curriculum's excellence is matched by the exceptional talent and expertise of our educators, who demonstrate a profound understanding of the science standards, including their intricacies and real-world applications. They skillfully translate these standards into engaging, hands-on lessons that foster curiosity and critical thinking, tailoring instruction to meet diverse student needs and promoting meaningful connections to scientific concepts.