September 4, 2026
Dear North Reading Public Schools Community,
As we look forward to welcoming our students back next week I am writing today with a few updates and reminders.
Subscribing to our Calendars:
You should be able to do this with all of our school calendars as well, by visiting the calendar and clicking as shown below:
You may also download our district calendar directly in order to add to your digital calendars here: https://www.north-reading.k12.ma.us/fs/calendar-manager/events.ics?calendar_ids=6
First Week of School:
Just a reminder that school begins for all students next week.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 is our first day
of school for students (grades 1-12)
PreK & Kindergarten Orientation is on September 8th and 9th
Thursday, September 10, 2026 is our first day
for PreK and Kindergarten students
Technology and Personal Device Policy Updates:
The North Reading School Committee approved policies that will provide additional guidance and support for internet acceptable use, using artificial intelligence (AI), and establishing the North Reading Public Schools as a cell phone-free community. This means that, subject to certain exceptions, cell phones and other personal electronic devices (watches, smart glasses, etc.) are not accessible to students during school hours.
We recognize that our elementary and middle school policies already disallowed these devices in grades Pre-K-8 and so the most significant change in practice for this fall will be at North Reading High School. Recent communications have shared that NRHS students will be expected to secure any personal electronic devices in their lockers each day, similar to our procedures at other levels.
In addition, students at all levels using school-issued devices will only have access to pre-approved websites that have been submitted by their teachers and verified for privacy by our digital learning team. This will allow for students to remain focused on their assignments and to engage in learning in a more distraction-free environment.
Each of these policy updates and handbook changes have been made with student safety and well-being in mind. Parents and caregivers who need to communicate with students throughout the day should contact the main office. Students with disabilities or medical needs should continue to work with the school to provide the necessary accommodations.
Thank you for all that you do for our students and to support our schools. We look forward to welcoming our students back on September 8, 2026, and wish you a wonderful long weekend.
Sincerely yours,
Patrick C. Daly, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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