Summer Reading 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Summer Reading Program at Colchester Middle School! The program is designed to get kids reading over the summer, and to demonstrate that we are all part of a reading community, consisting of both students and adults. We have asked students, faculty, and staff to commit to reading one book this summer. This list of books has been compiled and will be rolled out to students in early May. All students entering grades 6-8 are required to read one book between now and the middle of September. In September, staff members will lead reading circle discussions with the students who read their same book. Each student will receive a grade in the fall quarter from their Language Arts teacher for reading the book, completing reading logs, and participating in the reading circle. This year, we are pleased to be able to provide a free book to each student for their summer reading that they get to keep! For more information, click here.