Killam Elementary groundbreaking marks start of new school expected to open in 2028

Presenter announced the groundbreaking for the new Killam Elementary School and called the milestone the result of “years of planning and community input and hard work.” The district said the new school will provide modern, flexible learning spaces designed to support collaboration, creativity, accessibility and student well-being.

The Presenter said the school is expected to welcome students in 2028 and will bring the RISE preschool program into the same building. The announcement directed residents to photos in the written newsletter and to the district Instagram @readingpublicschools for a video of the ceremony.