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CMS Students Participated in Statewide Read-a-thon on Oct. 2

By Utah News Staff · Originally published October 13, 2026 · 1 min read
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CMS students participated in a statewide read-a-thon on Oct. 2. The event was promoted by Governor Cox and First Lady Abby Cox.

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  • CMS students participated in a statewide read-a-thon on Oct. 2.
  • The event was promoted by Governor Cox and First Lady Abby Cox.
  • First Lady Abby Cox encouraged families to read together and make it a daily activity.

Students at CMS participated in a statewide read-a-thon on Friday, Oct. 2, according to a Oct. 13 statement. The event was promoted by Governor Cox and First Lady Abby Cox.

During the event, many CMS students participated by selecting a book and finding a comfortable place to read. First Lady Abby Cox stated in a press release on the governor's official website that books offer a chance to slow down, spend time together, and discover something new. She expressed hope that families would carry that excitement home by choosing stories and reading with their children.

CMS officials noted they were glad students could participate in this inaugural statewide read-a-thon and expressed hope that reading becomes a lifelong enjoyment.

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