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RMHS Trips

At RMHS, we believe learning extends far beyond the classroom. Each year, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of travel experiences that foster personal growth, cultural understanding, and global awareness.

Our trips are designed to help students explore new perspectives, build lifelong connections, and apply their learning in real-world contexts.

Types of Trips

  • Exchanges: Students participate in reciprocal programs that foster cross-cultural understanding by living and learning alongside peers from partner schools.
  • Service Trips: Students engage in community-based projects that promote social responsibility, collaboration, and civic engagement while contributing to meaningful causes.
  • Cultural Immersion Trips: These experiences expose students to new traditions, histories, and ways of life, encouraging appreciation for cultural diversity and global citizenship.
  • Academic Competitions: Students represent RMHS at regional, national, and international academic events that challenge critical thinking, creativity, and subject-area expertise.
  • Recreational and Activity-Based Trips: These trips provide students with opportunities to engage in active, interest-based experiences that promote wellness, teamwork, and school community. Examples include Ski Club and other activity-oriented excursions.

Through these programs, RMHS seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who approach the world with curiosity, respect, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

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Individual Trip Sites

All RMHS Travel Opportunities

    Costa Rica/Spain Cultural Immersion
    • Advisors: Spanish teachers
    • Frequency - Every 2 years
    • Taking place in 2025-26, next trip will be in 2027-28
    • Duration - 1 ½ weeks abroad
    • Timeframe - February or April vacation
    • Eligible Students - Students taking Spanish at RMHS (Spanish 3 or above), students in good standing
    • Approximate Cost - $3300
    • Where is information on the next trip? Will be on website, shared in morning announcements and school newsletters
    Costa Rica Voluntourism/Service Trip
    • Advisor - Audra WIlliams
    • Next trip will be in Spring 2027 (Hopefully). Destination may change.
    • Duration - 1-week
    • Timeframe - During RMHS Spring Break
    • Eligible Students - Juniors & seniors in good standing @ RMHS
    • Approximate Cost - $3,000
    • Where is information on the next trip? Will be on website, shared in morning announcements and school newsletters
    French Exchange
    • Advisors - Tanya McSorley and Mike Lemaitre
    • Frequency - Every 2-years
    • Taking place in 2025-26, next trip will be in 2027-28
    • Duration - 2-weeks in France, exchange students in US with Reading host families for 2-weeks
    • Timeframe - Exchange students in US in fall, Reading students visit France in spring
    • Eligible Students - Students taking French @ RMHS, Students in good standing
    • Approximate Cost - $2,500
    • Where is information on the next trip? Will be on website, shared in morning announcements and school newsletters
    Japan 2027
    • Advisors: Mr. Sacco & Ms. Williams
    • Taking place April 17-26, 2027
    • Duration - 10 days
    • Eligible Students - Juniors & seniors in good standing @ RMHS
    • Approximate Cost - $5,500
    • Stops: Tokyo, Hakone, Takayama, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka

    A visit to the sacred Sensoji Temple balances the buzz of high-tech Tokyo. Soak up views of Mount Fuji, an ancient castle and colorful markets while en route to the giant Todai-ji Buddha and countless Kyoto temples. As well as a visit to Hiroshima via bullet train.

    • Where is information on the trip? Will be on website, shared in morning announcements and school newsletters
    New York
    • Advisor: Natalie Cunha
    • Frequency: Yearly
    • Duration: 1 day (24 hours)
    • Eligible students: Students who have received a Varsity Letter in Drama Club
    • Approximate cost: $400
    • Where can information be found: Google Classroom & https://www.rmhsdrama.org/
    North Carolina: Habitat for Humanity
    • Advisor - Jess Theriault
    • Frequency - Annually in July
    • Duration - 1-week in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    • Eligible Students - Members of Habitat for Humanity (24-person limit counting 3 chaperones)
    • Approximate Cost - $900
    • Information on the July 2026 trip will be on the Habitat for Humanity Club Website
    Spain Exchange

    Information will be posted soon

    Swiss Exchange
    • Advisor - Kent Hatton
    • Frequency - Every 2-years
    • Took place in 2024-25, next trip will be in 2026-27
    • Duration - 2 weeks in Switzerland, exchange students in US with Reading host families for 2 weeks
    • Timeframe - Exchange students in US in fall, Reading students visit Switzerland in spring
    • Eligible Students - Students in good standing @ RMHS
    • Approximate Cost - $2,000
    • Where is information on the next trip? Will be on website, shared in morning announcements and school newsletters

    The Swiss Exchange is looking for students to participate in the program for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience life in other cultures and make friends around the world.

    There will be an informational meeting for students and families on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 PM. If interested, please email Mr. Hatton (kent.hatton@reading.k12.ma.us) for the Zoom link.

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Swiss Exchange
Swiss Exchange
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
French Exchange
French Exchange
Costa Rica
Costa Rica