New NRMS Traffic Plan

Check out the new traffic plan for the middle school.

Construction at North Reading Middle School has started, and the school building project is on track. According to middle school Assistant Principal Michael Maloney, the biggest change so far that will impact parents and students is the new traffic plan.  With the new traffic plan, students will no longer have to walk through an active traffic lane to get to a bus or vehicle. There is a lane for students traveling to school on a bus and a separate lane for students traveling to school in a vehicle.  Here are some directions provided by school administrators that parents should know before school starts: (the attached PDF shows the new pattern on a map and lists the directions.)  If you notice a car accessing the parking lot during the drop…

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NRMS Science Olympiad Team Places in State Tournament

After only a few years competing in the tournament, North Reading Middle School places second.

The North Reading Middle School Science Olympiad team finished second in the State Tournament this month. The team has 41 members, 15 varsity and 26 junior varsity.  This was the team's fourth year competing. Last year, they took third place and beat that record this year. According Head Coach Marc Gorgenyi, the team started off their year in the fall with recruiting and learned about the 23 events for the season including Crime Busters, Experimental Design, Mission Possible and more. After assigning students to each event, they spent the rest of the season training. "Students with several events had several days a week of practice. The rules are given to you in September with all the guidelines and students are challenged to building, …

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MIddle School Students Produce Newspaper

Check out the middle school's new newspaper.

Middle school students produce their own newspaper called the North Reading Middle School Spectrum. Editor-in-Chief Jason Glenn started the paper last year and was joined by four members. This year, 15 students work together to publish the paper. Glenn said, "As a club, I'm really proud of how much we've grown. In the club's first year, there were only four members, and now we have around 10-15. There was a middle school paper years ago, while I was still in elementary school, but for whatever reason it was disbanded and under a new name we started over." Their February issue was published last week, and included and article on No Name-Calling Week, the Geography Bee, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and more. Each month they …

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POLL: Which School Causes the Worst Traffic?

Which school in North Reading has the worst traffic situation? Let us know what you think.

Traffic can be a nightmare when students are going to school, or being released. School traffic can cause a headache whether you are a parent trying to pick up or drop your kid off, or just trying to get through town. Today, we are asking Patch readers to let us know which school creates the most traffic. Is it the high school, middle school, Batchelder School, Hood School or Little School? Take our poll and let us know what you think. Have something else to say about traffic? Let us know in the comments section below.

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North Reading: By the Numbers [QUIZ]

A weekly look at some of the numbers that make up the town of North Reading.

Welcome to North Reading: By the Numbers, a feature on North Reading Patch that will provide you with plenty of conversation starters at your next party. Whether it’s how many students attend the middle school or how many restaurants there are in town, North Reading: By the Numbers will provide you with some interesting facts. Take our quiz below to see how well you know North Reading. The following figures are from 2010, and the answers are listed below the questions. 1. How many students attended in 2010? a.) 622 b.) 701 c.) 657 2. How many students in Grade 6? a.) 201 b.) 189 c.) 214 3. How many students in Grade 7? a.) 234 b.) 198 c.) 217 4. How many students in grade 8? a.) 232 b.) 174 c.) 204 5. How many new clubs did the middle …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 2

Your guide to North Reading today.

Today is Tuesday, August 2. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 87 degrees. The temperature will drop to 63 in the evening. 2. Community Planning. The Community Planning Commission will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall.  The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Administrator Update are two items on the agenda. 3. Historic District Commission. The Historic District Commission will meet tonight at Damon Tavern at 7:30 p.m. LHD Administration is on the agenda along with any new business.  4. Summerscape. Drop your kids off at Summerscape between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The program, held at the middle school, offers games, crafts, water play and field trips. 5. This day …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 1

Your guide to North Reading today.

Today is Monday, August 1. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. The weather. Today will be partly cloudy with a high temperature of 88 degrees. The temperature will drop to 67 in the evening. 2. Youth Services. Youth Services will hold a meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The job shadow workshop and summer activities are just two of the items on the agenda. 3. Summerscape. Take a day for yourself and drop the kids off at North Reading Middle School for the Summerscape program. The program runs from 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 4. Best gas price. Best Gas is selling regular gas for $3.75 per gallon. Head to the Main Street station for the best deal in town. 5. This day in history. In 1936 over 100,000 people attended the opening …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 29

Your guide to North Reading today.

Today is Friday, July 29. Here are five things you need to know today: 1. Thunderstorms. The temperature will reach 89 degrees in the afternoon and drop to 69 in the evening. Expect scattered thunderstorms throughout the day.  2. Live Music. Head to the Great American Tavern for live music tonight. Listen to Chad Lamarsh play at 9 p.m.  3. Summerscape. Drop your kids off at the middle school for the Summerscape program. The program runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 4. Foodie Fridays. Stop by the Whole Foods Market in Andover for their food fresh off the grill. The event begins at 11 a.m.  5. This day in history. Britain's Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. The Royal Wedding took place at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 11

Your guide to North Reading today.

Today is Monday, July 11. Here are five things you need to know: 1. The weather. Expect partly cloudy skies today. The temperature will reach 88 degrees and drop to 69 in the evening. 2. Summerscape. Drop the kids off at North Reading Middle School for the Summerscape Playground Program. The program offers games, arts and crafts, field trips and fun at Ipswich River Park. 3. Wii Bowling. Head to the Senior Center to play Wii bowling. The event starts at 1 p.m. 4. Best gas price. Stop & Shop is offering the best gas price today. The Main Street station is charging $3.61 per gallon.  5. This day in history. In 1914, Babe Ruth played his first major league game as a pitcher for the Red Sox. 

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Five Things to Do This Weekend

Live music, zumba, and a fishing derby are all on the agenda this weekend.

Looking for something to do over the next few days? Here are some ideas: LIVE MUSIC AT GREAT AMERICAN TAVERN Where/when: Great American Tavern, Saturday from 9 to 11:45 p.m. Why go: Listen to the Scott Damgaard Band play live music, socialize, and eat tavern food. Cost: Free to enter. CHILDREN'S FISHING DERBY Where/when: Clarke Park, Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m.  Why go: Enjoy fishing, free lunch, and a free embroidered hat for the first 75 registered. A trophy will be awarded for best catch of the day to three age classes.  Cost: Free. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Where/when: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. Why go: Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. Cost: Visit their website for details. ZUMBA Where/when: Health Time …

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