Meadow’s Edge Celebrates Read Across America Day with Dr. Seuss-Themed Fun

Meadow’s Edge Elementary marked Read Across America Day on Monday, March 2, with a schoolwide celebration centered around the work of Dr. Seuss. The day also coincided with the beloved author’s birthday, making it the perfect opportunity to highlight the joy of reading.

Staff members joined in the fun by dressing as characters from classic Dr. Seuss books, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the building and bringing favorite stories to life for students.

The celebration also featured a lineup of special guest readers from Penn-Harris-Madison leadership. Members of the P-H-M Board of School Trustees and district administration visited classrooms to share some of their favorite Dr. Seuss stories with students.

Guest readers included Superintendent Dr. Heather Short, Board Member Jen Smoker, Board Secretary Dana Sullivan, Board President Chris Riley, Board Vice President Ryan McCullough, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lavon Dean-Null, Chief Operating Officer Dr. Sean Galiher, and Director of Professional Development and Student Learning Dr. Mindy Higginson.

The day concluded with an all-school assembly, where Board President Chris Riley read a Dr. Seuss-inspired book written by Meadow’s Edge Reading Specialist Lisa Ludwig. The special reading provided a unique and memorable ending to a day focused on literacy, creativity, and community.

Through engaging activities and the support of district leaders, Meadow’s Edge students were encouraged to celebrate reading and build a lifelong love of books.

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