At RMHS, we believe learning extends far beyond the classroom. Each year, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of travel experiences that foster personal growth, cultural understanding, and global awareness.
Our trips are designed to help students explore new perspectives, build lifelong connections, and apply their learning in real-world contexts.
Types of Trips
Exchanges: Students participate in reciprocal programs that foster cross-cultural understanding by living and learning alongside peers from partner schools.
Service Trips: Students engage in community-based projects that promote social responsibility, collaboration, and civic engagement while contributing to meaningful causes.
Cultural Immersion Trips: These experiences expose students to new traditions, histories, and ways of life, encouraging appreciation for cultural diversity and global citizenship.
Academic Competitions: Students represent RMHS at regional, national, and international academic events that challenge critical thinking, creativity, and subject-area expertise.
Recreational and Activity-Based Trips: These trips provide students with opportunities to engage in active, interest-based experiences that promote wellness, teamwork, and school community. Examples include Ski Club and other activity-oriented excursions.
Through these programs, RMHS seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who approach the world with curiosity, respect, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Students participate in reciprocal programs that foster cross-cultural understanding by living and learning alongside peers from partner schools.
Advisors - Tanya McSorley and Mike Lemaitre
Frequency - Every 2-years
Taking place in 2025-26, next trip will be in 2027-28
Duration - 2-weeks in France, exchange students in US with Reading host families for 2-weeks
Timeframe - Exchange students in US in fall, Reading students visit France in spring
Eligible Students - Students taking French @ RMHS, Students in good standing
Approximate Cost - $2,500
Where is information on the next trip? Will be on website, shared in morning announcements and school newsletters
Advisors - Kent Hatton and Jess Theriault
Frequency - Every 2-years
Took place in 2024-25, next trip will be in 2026-27 (hopefully)
Duration - 2 weeks in Switzerland, exchange students in US with Reading host families for 2 weeks
Timeframe - Exchange students in US in fall, Reading students visit Switzerland in spring
Eligible Students - Students in good standing @ RMHS
Approximate Cost - $2,000
Where is information on the next trip? Will be on website, shared in morning announcements and school newsletters
The Swiss Exchange is looking for students to participate in the program for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience life in other cultures and make friends around the world.
There will be an informational meeting for students and families on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 PM. If interested, please email Mr. Hatton (kent.hatton@reading.k12.ma.us) for the Zoom link.
Students engage in community-based projects that promote social responsibility, collaboration, and civic engagement while contributing to meaningful causes.
Costa Rica Voluntourism / Service Trip, 2023
Advisor - Audra WIlliams
Next trip will be in Spring 2027 (Hopefully). Destination may change.
Duration - 1-week
Timeframe - During RMHS Spring Break
Eligible Students - Juniors & seniors in good standing @ RMHS
Approximate Cost - $3,000
Where is information on the next trip? Will be on website, shared in morning announcements and school newsletters
Habitat for Humanity Service Trip
Advisor - Jess Theriault
Chaperones - Daniella Speziale and Jenna Glazier
Frequency - Annually in the Summer
Duration - 1-week in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Eligible Students - Members of Habitat for Humanity (24-person limit counting 3 chaperones)
Approximate Cost - $900
Information on the July 2026 trip will be on the Habitat for Humanity Club Website
These experiences expose students to new traditions, histories, and ways of life, encouraging appreciation for cultural diversity and global citizenship.
Costa Rica / Spain Cultural Immersion:
Advisors: Spanish teachers
Frequency - Every 2 years
Taking place in 2025-26, next trip will be in 2027-28
Duration - 1 ½ weeks abroad
Timeframe - February or April vacation
Eligible Students - Students taking Spanish at RMHS (Spanish 3 or above), students in good standing
Approximate Cost - $3300
Where is information on the next trip? Will be on website, shared in morning announcements and school newsletters
These trips provide students with opportunities to engage in active, interest-based experiences that promote wellness, teamwork, and school community. Examples include Ski Club and other activity-oriented excursions.
Advisors: Mr. Sacco & Ms. Williams
Taking place April 17-26, 2027
Duration - 10 days
Eligible Students - Juniors & seniors in good standing @ RMHS
Approximate Cost - $5,500
Stops: Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka
A visit to the sacred Sensoji Temple balances the buzz of high-tech Tokyo. Soak up views of Mount Fuji, an ancient castle and colorful markets while en route to the giant Todai-ji Buddha and countless Kyoto temples. As well as a visit to Hiroshima via bullet train.
Where is information on the trip? Will be on website, shared in morning announcements and school newsletters
Advisor: Daniella Speziale
Frequency: 2-3 times per year during the winter
Duration: 1 day
Eligible students: Any student in RMHS
Approximate cost: ranges $100-$200 (depending on resort, if rental is required, and bus)
Where can information be found: Students should join the Google Classroom code tekqwez3
Advisor: Natalie Cunha
Frequency: Yearly
Duration: 1 day
Eligible students: Students who have received a Varsity Letter in Drama Club
Approximate cost: $400
Where can information be found: Google Classroom & https://www.rmhsdrama.org/