On Friday, September 27, 2024, Readington Middle School hosted a special pep rally to celebrate being named a 2024 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE). This prestigious recognition honors schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to middle grades education and continuous improvement. Readington is one of 17 schools in the United States to receive the honor and the only school in New Jersey to be honored.
AMLE’s Schools of Distinction program recognizes exemplary schools while supporting them through a process of strategic vision setting to help foster ongoing growth and success. Each recipient school underwent a rigorous review process that assessed their implementation of middle grades best practices and continuous improvement plans. The process included stakeholder interviews with staff, students, and families to provide a comprehensive evaluation.
“Readington Middle School is nationally recognized as one of the best middle schools in the United States. In fact, we are the first school ever to get this award in New Jersey. We are a national school of distinction,” stated Principal Timothy Charleston.
“Your innovation, curiosity and creativity have made this recognition possible. You’ve shown us that learning is not just about mastering content but about thinking differently, solving problems and pushing boundaries. You are the future and through your remarkable achievements, you have proven that the future is bright,” stated Dr. Jonathan Hart, Superintendent of Readington Township Public School District.
Students enthusiastically filed into the cafetorium dressed in their school colors - blue and gold. After hearing the good news from Principal Charleston, students celebrated together by participating in a series of team building contests. The fun continued that evening as families from all over Readington were invited back to the school to cheer on Readington athletes in their fall sporting events while indulging in delicious food from local food truck vendors.
Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) is an organization dedicated to helping middle school educators reach every student, grow professionally, and create great schools.
Readington Township Public School District, located in Hunterdon County, serves nearly 1,500 students in preschool through eighth grade.
In the photo above: Readington Middle School Principal Timothy Charleston announces that RMS was named a School of Distinction during a pep rally on September 27, 2024.
