dream. believe. achieve.
For our kids.
For our community.
Make A Difference In The Lives Of Our Red Knights
The Reading Education Foundation will award grants each year to innovative initiatives at the district-wide, school-based and individual teacher levels. The Foundation also is committed to raising at least a 5 million dollars endowment to support academic excellence for years to come.
Who We Are
Our purpose is to support innovative opportunities that encourage our students to Dream, Believe, and Achieve through funding districtwide, school-based, and individual teacher grant requests.
What We Do
RHS Alumni Project
The Reading Education Foundation is proud to sponsor the RHS Alumni Project: Just a Kid From Reading.
The Just A Kid From Reading Alumni Project is a class of students and teachers dedicated to highlighting the achievements and stories of Reading High School’s alumni making a difference in the world.
Visit the website to read the stories and get involved!
2025-2026 Grant Recipients
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In Honor of Kathleen Farrell (in memory of student Savannah Velez)
Debra Redclay, Glenside Elementary School
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In Honor of Stacey Hensley
Jennifer Pope / Kayla King, Riverside Elementary School
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In Honor of Ruth German Kiec
Shannon Sauppee, Amanda Stout Elementary School
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In Honor of Ruth Ermentrout
Nicholas Kubacki, 16th & Haak Elementary School
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Overcoming Obstacles’ Course
Travis McClimon, Tyson Schoener Elementary School
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MCJROTC Competitions
Sergeant Major Laurenco Perez, Reading Senior High School
Testimonials