Calhoun Community School District

Calhoun Elementary and Junior High School recently celebrated Read Across America Week from March 2–6, 2026, with a variety of engaging activities designed to promote a love of reading among students.

Read Across America Week is a nationwide initiative that encourages children and adults alike to celebrate reading and literacy. Inspired by the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss, the week highlights the importance of building strong reading habits in a fun and meaningful way.

Throughout the week, Calhoun Elementary and Junior High students participated in themed dress-up days, welcomed guest readers into classrooms, and enjoyed schoolwide D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) time. These activities created excitement around books and provided students with opportunities to explore new stories and genres.

Students also took part in a book-making contest, showcasing their creativity by writing and illustrating their own original stories. In addition, classes designed colorful bookmarks featuring Dr. Seuss-inspired themes to express their love of reading.

Winners of the bookmark contest were selected today and will receive rewards in recognition of their hard work, creativity, and artistic skills. The celebration was a great success, leaving students inspired and eager to continue reading long after the week’s events concluded.