Reading Community Schools

Reading Community Schools
Address
301 Chestnut Street
Reading
, Hillsdale County, Michigan, 49274
United States
District information
GradesPreKindergarten–12
SuperintendentMartin DuBois
Schools2
Budget$14,667,000 2022–2023 expenditures
NCES District ID2629400
Students and staff
Students690 (2024–2025)
Teachers40.62 (on an FTE basis) (2024–2025)
Staff104.96 FTE (2024–2025)
Student–teacher ratio16.99 (2024–2025)
District mascotRangers
Other information
Websitewww.readingrangers.org

Reading Community Schools is a public school district in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It serves Reading, Reading Township, and parts of the townships of Allen, Cambria, Camden, and Woodbridge It also serves parts of Algansee Township and California Township in Branch County, Michigan.

History

The first schools in Reading dated to before 1860. A new school was built in 1873, and it served the community until 1908. A new school was built that year.

On March 13, 1927, the school burned down. The fire started in the furnace room, and the building was a total loss. It was underinsured by about $40,000, or about $770,000 in 2026 dollars. The school found temporary quarters in buildings around Reading, such as the Opera House. The replacement school was built quickly, and it was dedicated on January 10, 1928. Ground was broken for Reading Elementary in 1951.

Schools

Schools in Reading Community Schools district
SchoolAddressNotes
Owens High School301 Chestnut Street, ReadingGrades 7–12. Also known as Reading High School.
Reynolds Elementary221 Strong Avenue, ReadingGrades PreK-6.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Reading Community Schools. "Reading Community Schools". Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ Reading Community Schools. "Superintendent Office". Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Reading Community Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  4. ↑ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Hillsdale County School Districts (PDF) (Map). Scale not given. Lansing: Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  5. ↑ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Branch County School Districts (PDF) (Map). Scale not given. Lansing: Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Reading History". City of Reading, Michigan. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Reading High School burns; loss $75,000". Jackson Citizen Patriot (Jackson, Mich.). March 14, 1927. p. 1.
  8. ↑ "Reading schools to resume Monday". Jackson Citizen Patriot (Jackson, Mich.). March 18, 1927. p. 10.
  9. ↑ "Reading School to be dedicated Jan. 10". Jackson Citizen Patriot (Jackson, Mich.). January 9, 1928. p. 12.
  10. ↑ "Reading". Jackson Citizen Patriot (Jackson, Mich.). July 2, 1951. p. 9.