In Year 2 of Sophia’s partnership with Read to Succeed, all students took part in the summer reading program, and 29 earned a $1,000 college scholarship by reading all of the required six books and passing a comprehension quiz for each.

Each spring, Read to Succeed generously provides Sophia students with six summer reading books each student chooses, and in the fall hosts an awards assembly to recognize students who completed the program. In each of their four years at Sophia, students have the opportunity to earn $1,000, which is invested in the Rhode Island 529 college scholarship program.

"We are incredibly proud of our students for taking this opportunity to not only maintain their reading and comprehension skills over the summer, but also work towards their future college careers. After this year's awards ceremony, the entire school is motivated to keep reading and earning!" said Melissa Moniz, Director of Middle School.

Reach to Succeed was founded by Barbara Papitto and her late husband, Ralph.