Grande Prairie Reading University

06/17/2026

It was so AWESOME to meet so many scholars at our Open House! We are so excited for July 6 - first day of RU 2026🎉🥳

06/01/2026

Wow - we are honored and absolutely thrilled to receive the ASBA Friends of Education Award!

A heartfelt thank you to the Grande Prairie Public School Division for nominating us and for recognizing the importance of early literacy. We’re so grateful to be part of a community that believes so strongly in empowering young readers.

To our educators, students, and community partners, this award belongs to you.

"The ASBA Friends of Education Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and service in support of public education."

To see our nomination on the GPPSD website, click here: https://www.gppsd.ab.ca/our-division/news/post/grande-prairie-public-school-division-nominates-linda-and-rhonda-side-founders-of-reading-university-for-asba-friends-of-education-award

05/14/2026

Meet the RU 2026 Staff!! We had our staff meeting tonight and WHAT GREAT ENERGY😀!
We are so excited to meet the children and be part of the best 3 weeks!
July 6 is just around the corner. 🥳

04/24/2026

Calling all former Reading U Grads!! You are eligible for a $2,500 Student Award to further your education! 🥳

👉 Do you know a former grad? Share this with them!

🔥Apply before June 30th at: https://readingu.org/stuff-for-students

04/23/2026

We are so excited to be nominated for this year's ASBA Friends of Education Award. Check out the details 👇

GPPSD Nominates Linda and Rhonda Side, Founders of Reading University, for ASBA Friends of Education Award April 22, 2026 News Grande Prairie Public School Division is pleased to share our nomination of community leaders Linda and Rhonda Side – Reading University for the Alberta School Boards Asso...

09/17/2025

Thank you Baron Oilfield Supply for generously raising funds for Reading U during your Staff Golf Tournament! We appreciate you!!😊

Baron Oilfield’s annual Staff Golf Tournament brought together staff and their families from across Alberta and B.C. for a day of laughter, prizes, and games, all while raising $1,185 for Grande Prairie Reading University, with the help of a generous donation from STS Canada.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the day such a success!

09/09/2025

We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the sponsors who took part in our annual Golf Tournament and who help make Reading University possible.

With your support, we can keep growing opportunities for students and pave the way for tomorrow's leaders. None of it would be possible without you!

09/06/2025

Spotted one of our wonderful golf tournament sponsors on the range today - sporting our limited edition Reading U hat!! Keeping sharp for next year!

08/22/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at the HUB | VISA BBQ today! It's events like these that make what we do possible.

08/15/2025

Hey y'all! If you're looking to rip bombs on a par 3 with a great group of folks, you should sign up for our Hole-in-One tournament happening September 4th. All proceeds and funds go to support Reading University!

Register here: readingu.org