Wahpeton Literacy Coalition

03/10/2025

📚 “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

Reading helps build knowledge, empathy, and creativity. It’s a magical tool that enhances every aspect of life! 🌟

📖 Tip for today: No matter your child’s age, make reading a daily habit at home. Start small, and watch them grow into passionate readers!

01/29/2025

Eli Kappes was victorious at the Wahpeton School Wide Poetry Out Loud competition on Jan. 22.

01/28/2025

✨🎉 Congratulations to the talented winners of WPS’s Poetry Out Loud contest! 🏆 This event is a testament to how the arts foster literacy, creativity, and connection within our community. 📚✨Let’s continue to uplift and celebrate the voices of our young poets! 🎤🌟

01/28/2025

05/07/2024

Special thanks to "On Fire" author John O'Leary - Live Inspired for visiting with some of our high school readers. ✨ What a fantastic discussion!

05/05/2024

☀️ Embrace the sunshine and take a stroll with us today! Check out our Wahp Reads Resilience Walks – one on the bike path east of Chahinkapa Pool and another along 11th Ave from the Northside Fire Department to Circle of Nations where there's a charming Little Library to share and discover new reads. 📚

05/03/2024

🌟📚 Thank you, Wahpeton, for being part of our Wahp Reads: Community Book Club journey! 🎉 Let's continue spreading the joy of reading and resilience.

04/27/2024

Clue #5 - rain rain, go away. We have a medallion to find today! Reading is awesome! Do you dig it?

04/26/2024

What a great opportunity for our readers to meet author Wendelin Van Draanen!

04/26/2024

Hatchet Readers: Here's an activity for a not-so-rainy day — Sun S'mores — ☀️ is required!

Download the PDF at https://www.wahpetonschools.org/wlc

04/25/2024

🔎 Clue #4 - There’s lots to do in this special place, like park yourself with a good book and some sunshine on your face!

04/25/2024

☀️ Clue #3 - In the medallion hunt, fun in the sun is key! Swing on by or slide on over and the prize you may see!

If you find the medallion, take a picture of the child holding it and email it. We’ll be in touch with your prize 😀