Reading Olympics
MCIU Reading Olympics is a countywide reading event that encourages students to increase the quality and quantity of books they read for enjoyment. The Reading Olympics Program is based upon the belief that good reading habits form the foundation for a productive and successful life. This program is currently active in schools in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties. In 2026, over 4,500 Montgomery County students participated in the Reading Olympics.
Dates
Dates for Spring 2027 events will be released in early Fall 2026
Event Information and Resources
Events for Spring 2027:
- Elementary and Middle School events will offered as in-person or virtual events (each date has a specific modality).Â
- The High School event will be held as either a face-to-face OR virtual event based on a vote by high school team coordinators.
Information for all (Virtual and Face-to-Face Events)
- Event Guide for School Coordinators and Moderators/Scorekeepers
2027 Book Lists
NOTES: These lists are for Montgomery County only. Lists for surrounding counties (e.g. Bucks, Chester, Delaware) will likely be different than the lists above.
Registration
Registration for Spring 2027 events will open in early Fall 2026.Â
Registration for Reading Olympics is a two-part process and is now open!
- Pre-Registration is open through Monday, November 17, 2025.Â
During Pre-Registration, you will be asked to provide the following:
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- Preferred event dates
- # of teams you plan on sending (estimate high if you are unsure)
- When registering:
- Elementary and middle schools must choose 2 times/dates that they could attend. We will make every effort to give each school their top choice, but please make sure all of your selected times/dates work well for your school.
After the pre-registration window has closed, you will recieve an email letting you which date your school will attend. This typically occurs 2-3 weeks after the pre-registration window has closed.Â
- Final Registration:Â During Final Registration you will be asked to provide the following:
- Name of teams
- Names of students
- Name of teacher volunteers (two per team – one team leader and one moderator/scorekeeper)
- Payment Information (each team is $75)
Contact
Ben DeSantis
Patrice Semicek
Project Consultants

