Puyallup School District
Elementary Schools Celebrate Read Across America 2025
![Four Zieger Elementary Students reading under a table and information about PSD Elementary Schools celebrating Read Across America]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741206194/puyallupk12waus/lydymbdepyvay7gpys1l/ElementarySchoolscelebrateReadacrossamerica.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741206194/puyallupk12waus/lydymbdepyvay7gpys1l/ElementarySchoolscelebrateReadacrossamerica.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741206194/puyallupk12waus/lydymbdepyvay7gpys1l/ElementarySchoolscelebrateReadacrossamerica.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741206194/puyallupk12waus/lydymbdepyvay7gpys1l/ElementarySchoolscelebrateReadacrossamerica.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741206194/puyallupk12waus/lydymbdepyvay7gpys1l/ElementarySchoolscelebrateReadacrossamerica.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741206194/puyallupk12waus/lydymbdepyvay7gpys1l/ElementarySchoolscelebrateReadacrossamerica.png","width":1792}])
Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program created by the National Education Association (NEA). Taking place on March 2nd, the program is designed to encourage children and young adults to develop a love for reading.
Celebrating Student Reading and Promoting Literacy
Every year, schools organize various events in conjunction with Read Across America, such as read-alouds and book-themed activities, to promote reading and highlight its importance in student academic success.
Also, these events provide an excellent opportunity for parents, teachers, and communities to come together to encourage and celebrate the joy of reading.
Earlier this week, some of our elementary schools began celebrating Read Across America by hosting spirit days and by bringing their favorite book to class. Even more schools will participate in the program next week.
Check out photos from events at Ridgecrest and Zeiger below!
![A teacher wearing a 'Cat in the Hat' Hat reading a book to students. Text overlay: Summer Storytime Series.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745879075/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745879075/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745879075/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745879075/puyallupk12waus/qiqpyb7yps4ips5bgzx2/SummerStorytimeSeries.png","width":1080}])
![A 6-photo collage of ceramic bowls created by Puyallup School District Students and information about the Empty Bowls Fundraiser and emblem in the bottom-right corner that says Family and Community Engagement.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745868075/puyallupk12waus/wdnwimfv2z8anpxncabe/EmptyBowlsFundraiser.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745868075/puyallupk12waus/wdnwimfv2z8anpxncabe/EmptyBowlsFundraiser.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745868075/puyallupk12waus/wdnwimfv2z8anpxncabe/EmptyBowlsFundraiser.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745868075/puyallupk12waus/wdnwimfv2z8anpxncabe/EmptyBowlsFundraiser.png","width":1080}])
![Emerald Ridge High School ASL team members and coach pose with medals and a trophy after earning top honors at the CTE State Competition. Banner reads 'Excellence in Action' and 'Read More at PuyallupSD.org' with Academic Excellence emblem.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745853537/puyallupk12waus/mvfxjg98zgucpqeh4xjw/EmeraldRidgeASLTeamShinesatCTEStateCompetition.png","width":1792}])
![Ferrucci Junior High student Maisie Elliott, wearing a red USA wrestling uniform, smiles proudly after a match. Text reads: 'Heart of a Champion – Ferrucci Junior High Student to Represent Team USA Wrestling. Read More at PuyallupSD.org.' The Puyallup School District and Family & Community Engagement logos are also displayed.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745675356/puyallupk12waus/d0eoo6e5jx1drqiwex3w/FerrucciJuniorHighStudenttoRepresentTeamUSAWrestling.png","width":1792}])
![a group of people holding their hands in the middle of a huddle with information about the Puyallup School District Community Resource Fair.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745613853/puyallupk12waus/qgxtnbesa9kjbpbjhfvy/CommunityResourceFair.png","width":1792}])