Juab School District students participated in a statewide Read-A-Thon to promote literacy and the joy of reading, according to a October 6 statement from Superintendent Dr. Kodey S Hughes.
The initiative followed an invitation from Governor Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox for Utah schools and communities to dedicate time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. to focus on reading.
During the event, students across various schools engaged with books in different ways. At Red Cliffs Elementary, classrooms featured tents for students to use as reading spots. Mona Elementary saw 4th-grade students participating in buddy reading with 1st graders, while students at Nebo Elementary lined hallways with pillows and books.
Secondary students also participated by bringing favorite novels or fantasy books to enjoy quiet, uninterrupted reading time. Dr. Hughes noted that the literacy efforts extended beyond classrooms to include local businesses that joined the activity.
Dr. Hughes emphasized that literacy is a high priority for the school district, particularly during the early years of a child's life. He stated that the goal is not only to raise children who can read but to foster a genuine desire to read through the support of schools, parents, grandparents, and the entire community.
Dr. Hughes expressed gratitude to the teachers, administrators, staff, and community members who participated in making the reading hour memorable. He noted that the experience demonstrated how literacy serves as a key to learning, imagination, and opportunity.
