POTTSTOWN STUDENTS COMPETE IN THE OLYMPICS

  Over 150 elementary students in the Pottstown School District took part in the Olympics but they did not have to travel all the way to Russia to showcase their skills.  They stayed right here in Pottstown as they participated in the 14th annual Pottstown School District’s Reading Olympics Competition.  The Reading Olympics requires teams of students to read 45 books in preparation for the event.  Each round of competition sees two opposing teams attempt to answer 20 questions given in rapid-fire fashion from the moderators.  After a question is asked about a book, teams huddle to determine the correct answer.  One point is awarded for each correct answer and Olympic ribbons are awarded for overall performance.  District teams qualify to compete in the annual Montgomery County Intermediate Unit competition which annually attracts over 500 teams and 7,000 participants. 

The Pottstown School District program is organized by Reading Specialist Mrs. Karen Neitz.  The goals of the Reading Olympics are to increase students' reading for enjoyment and promote reading skills that increase achievement and academic success.  “I am always so excited to see our youngsters actively engage in reading.  This event is an opportunity for students to experience teamwork and the satisfaction that comes from hard work,” explained Mrs. Neitz.

            For the ninth consecutive year the Pottstown School District’s Reading Olympics program has received financial support from the local Diamond Credit Union.  John Foust, President of Diamond Credit Union said, “We are proud to partner with the Pottstown School District in their efforts to promote the skill of reading so that students may learn to read so that they can read to learn.  It is extremely rewarding to see the glow in students’ eyes when they correctly answer one of the questions.  As an organization, Diamond Credit Union is committed to being a contributing member of our community.”

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Ribbon award winning teams included:

Barth Page Masters – BRONZE

Barth Reading MVP - BRONZE

Franklin Bluebirds - BRONZE

Lincoln Lightning - BRONZE

Early Boyd-Brown

Jenia Brown

Michelle Castillo

Joseph DeLeo

Anthony DiPietro

Mason Long

Christinna Longenecker

Mackenzie Moser

Mylihng Ortiz

Zavion Paschall

Ma'Kea Regis

Kaden Timbers

Xzavier Francis Williams

Ashton Binder

Jaylen Bryant

Justyna Epright

Eddie Higgins

Makenzie Johnson

Debra Laulu

Jesus Linares

Zachary Mitchell

Tryniti Mott-Lewis

Patrick O'Connor

Grant Panfile

Ivionna Reed

Enam Robinson

Askew, Jamilah

Brown, Tyonna

Christman, Olivia

Clyde, Shyeed

Cocci, Joel

Couch, Thomas

Delgado, Janessa

Eames, Liza

Harper, Tyler

Hill, Elias

Mest, Kristen

Ormston, Allison

Pena, Jolyn

Rabert, Austin

Smith, Dakota

Tinson, Braylon

Jonathan Calle

Xochitl Cruz-Hernandez

Madison Dunn

Isabella Floyd

Farid Gass

Jailyn Hampton

Isabella Harmon

Maria Jimenez

Angelina Ludy

Jesseny Redrovan

Abigail Rochlin

Deanna Stefanavage

Kayla Vitabile

Sydney Wilerson

Daniel Williams

Jayniana Williams

Rupert Roaring Readers - BRONZE

Middle School Eagles - BRONZE

Middle School Falcons - BRONZE

Middle School Hawks - BRONZE

John Cranford

Jack Engleman

Emma Gain

Amar Graves

Beatriz Guardado

Breckin Leh

Hannah Monger

Malachi Neely

Kira Nihart

Yasmin Paez

Jaylin Reynolds

Julia Scavello

Amayah Scurry

Scarlet Vallejo

Melodie Velez

Naomi Parson

Jaydin Douglass

Elizabeth Brennan

Eric Thornton

Jacob Eames

Xavier Agosto

Kamrin Gatlin

Julian Paskel

Haile Clayton

Keshana Brown

Harmony Wood

Nancy Deschamps-Ocampo

Destri Roye
Zach Sands
John Toussaint
Kishan Patel
Sebastian Buchanan
Tajime Brown
Beyonce Brown
Kameryn Herpich
Imani Brant
Brian Cowie
Kylee Pimentel
Hannah Wilson

Gabby Reyes
Xavier Cushman
Samantha Deery
Bobby Mitchell
Cristine Martinez
Jaleinda Thompson
Talia Spruill
Nate Lang
Ciera Cwynar
Anthony Russo
Riley Mead
Emily Weber