Photo of woman and cartoon character in a car. Both are wearing a cowboy hat. There is a white and blue background with 4 GPS navigation points suggesting they are driving. The text reads, "5th Annual Reading Road Trip"

We are excited to announce that Fairmount will celebrate Read Across America with our 5th Annual Reading Road Trip, beginning the last week of February and continuing through March 28. Due to benchmark tests and spring break, we will celebrate over four weeks, with one special dress-up and activity day each week.

Below is a preview of our Reading Road Trip destinations and the fun-filled events planned. In addition to these events, students will watch educational videos about each state, along with read-aloud book videos featuring our very own students! The videos for each state will be posted below during that week for students to watch again and families to enjoy. The read-alouds will also be posted on Canvas for students to watch again.


Week One: Wyoming Day

Date: Thursday, February 27
Theme: Western Dress-Up Day
Special Event: Fairmount Rodeo Assembly

  • Rodeo-themed games for students and staff

  • Introduction of the reading contest for March

Video Resources:


Week Two: Massachusetts Day

Date: Friday, March 7
Theme: Patriotic or Dr. Seuss Dress-Up Day
Special Events:

  • Guest Readers

  • Tennessee High National Honor Society Guest Readers

  • BPL Story Walks (Led by 4th and 5th graders, weather permitting)

Video Resources:


Week Three: Kentucky Day

Date: Friday, March 21
Theme: Hat Day or Wear Blue Day
Special Events:

  • Buddy Reading (Upper grades reading with lower grades)

  • Special Bluegrass Event with the Birthplace of Country Music Museum for grades 2 and 3

Video Resources


Week Four: South Carolina Day

Date: Friday, March 28
Theme: Beach Dress-Up Day
Special Events:

  • Beach Party Assembly

  • Mini Golf Course

    • Created by 4th and 5th graders in Library/Art

    • Younger grades will have the opportunity to play the course

Video Resources


We are thrilled to celebrate Read Across America and inspire our students to explore new places through reading. We look forward to a fun and educational journey!