
Athletes from Bluefield State University made a special visit to 3rd grade students at Bluefield Intermediate School to celebrate World Read Aloud Day!
The best part? They had such a great time that they’re already planning to return to read to our 4th and 5th graders! #WorldReadAloudDay







Bus 653 will not run today, Thursday, February 6th. This affects Melrose, Princeton Middle and Princeton High.

Bus 682 is running 30 minutes late this morning, Thursday, February 6th. This affects Spanishburg, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.

Ms. Lester's 3rd-grade class at Lashmeet Matoaka School had a blast celebrating World Read Aloud Day! #WorldReadAloudDay

PikeView Middle School's 8th-grade ELA teachers Haley Pettus and Leslie Lambert celebrated World Read Aloud Day with their students! Reading aloud helps students deepen comprehension, build vocabulary, and engage with stories in a meaningful way. #WorldReadAloudDay



The Oakvale Owls had a fantastic time celebrating World Read Aloud Day with their teachers and principal, LaCosta Hodges! There’s nothing like the magic of a good story to inspire young minds.





At Lashmeet Matoaka School, the entire school community joined in the fun of World Read Aloud Day! From the dedicated cooks and secretary to the counselor and principal, everyone took part in sharing the love of reading with the students. #WorldReadAloudDay

Glenwood School is joining the fun for World Read Aloud Day! Mrs. Fields's class had a special treat as older students stopped by to read aloud to them! What a fantastic way to build connections and foster a love for reading! #WorldReadAloudDay

Athens School is in full swing celebrating World Read Aloud Day! Nurse Tammy shared an engaging story about dental health with the 2nd graders , while the 1st graders proudly read their snow globe writing to their 5th-grade buddies!
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Montcalm Elementary is busy on World Read Aloud Day! Students, teachers, and even Principal Mr. Wright joined in the fun, bringing stories to life and celebrating the joy of reading! #WorldReadAloudDay







What a special way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day! Mercer County Schools' Elementary and Pre-K Supervisor had the joy of being a substitute teacher for the day, sharing a story with Pre-K students at Mountain Valley! #WorldReadAloudDay




World Read Aloud Day at Princeton Middle School! Mr. Payne and Mrs. Hill shared engaging stories with students in Mrs. Neal's classroom, making reading come to life! A wonderful way to celebrate the joy of storytelling! #WorldReadAloudDay



Ms. Meadows's 1st-grade class at Melrose Elementary put a fun twist on World Read Aloud Day with flashlight buddy reading! Reading in a cozy, glowing atmosphere made practicing their skills even more exciting! #WorldReadAloudDay








Ms. Shrader's and Ms. Poszich's classes couldn't let Principal Rickman have all the fun on World Read Aloud Day! A parent came in to read to Ms. Poszich's class and Ms. Shrader shared Zoe's Rescue Zoo with her students. #WorldReadAloudDay



More World Read Aloud Day fun between Bluefield Primary School and our Take 2 Academy! BPS principal, Mrs. Amy Rickman, read a book to Mrs. Averill's class over TEAMS. #WorldReadAloudDay

Afternoon bus info: Bus 665 will not run this afternoon, Wednesday, February 5th. This affects Lashmeet Matoaka, Pikeview Middle and Pikeview High.

Bluefield Middle School's Principal, Mrs. Kimberly Miller, sharing a story with students in celebration of World Read Aloud Day! Reading aloud isn’t just for elementary students—it fosters a love for literature at every age! #WorldReadAloudDay




Today in Mr. Hodges's "Discover Your Future" class at PikeView Middle School, students explored the magic of storytelling! They read and analyzed children's books to uncover literary devices like metaphors, symbolism, and personification. Learning through literature is always an adventure!






Yesterday evening, teachers across the county were participating in PLC's-a way for teachers to collaborate on best practices in reading and math instruction. Pre-K teachers met to work on STEM and standards. Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers received training from Emily Smith, principal at Brushfork, on "Let's Talk Math".











Reading aloud isn’t just for elementary students—it benefits ALL ages! Whether it’s a dramatic scene from a novel, a historical speech, or even a powerful poem, reading aloud builds fluency, comprehension, and confidence.
🎤 Middle & high schoolers—try it with a friend, your class, or even your family!
📖 Parents—read with your teens, too! It sparks great conversations.
What are you reading aloud today? Drop your favorite read-aloud in the comments! #WorldReadAloudDay #ReadAloud #LiteracyForAll
