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Group of students in a gym kneel and stand in rows, smiling and holding certificates against a wall with red and black stripes.

Group of students in a gym kneel and stand in rows, smiling and holding certificates against a wall with red and black stripes.

Students sit at tables in a library while a teacher stands near a screen displaying “Battle of the Books” under a welcome banner.

Wall display titled “Book Madness” shows a tournament bracket with book covers arranged in matchups above a drinking fountain.

Book covers arranged on a wall around two football helmet icons with “vs” between them, suggesting a reading competition theme.

Wall display of green and yellow paper stars labeled with student names, arranged in a graph above several featured book covers.

Wall display of blue and white paper stars labeled with names in a clustered pattern, with book covers lined along the bottom.

May 5, 2026

WDCSD

Encouraging a love of reading has been a major focus for 4th and 5th grade students at Epworth Elementary this year.

Students took part in activities like Book Bowls, Book Madness, and the 5th grade Battle of the Books, building excitement around reading while strengthening their skills. 📖