All students at Phippsburg Elementary School are encouraged to read over the summer break to prevent summer reading loss. By the end of the summer, 59% of students had experienced some level of reading loss, with higher percentages for younger grades. To combat this, students are sent home with books and reading recommendations from the school. The local library will also be hosting special programs on Wednesdays for PES students to come in and read. Teachers will be present at these programs to engage with students and help prevent the cumulative effects of summer reading loss by the middle school years.