Glasgow Independent Schools Board of Education members discuss the 2026-27 school calendar and a potential volunteer program aimed at improving young literacy. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1
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Glasgow Independent Schools personnel seek to take a proactive step towards improving literacy among younger students by launching Scottie Storytime.
This potential new volunteer program aims to engage community members in promoting reading skills.
Discussion of the Scottie Storytime volunteer program came during a Feb. 9 board of education meeting. Superintendent Chad Muhlenkamp spoke about the importance of increasing literacy and comprehension rates among young learners and called on individuals and organizations to participate in the effort.
“This volunteer program is really looking at how we can promote literacy…in our younger grades,” Muhlenkamp said. “We’re in the process of building [Scottie Storytime]…. Organizations or individuals that may want to give 30 minutes a week or an hour a week — whatever time they may have — can come an either have young ones read to them or for them to come and read a story to the [kids].”
Scottie Storytime is still in the developmental phase. The goal is to have volunteers read to children and aid teachers in nurturing a love for reading from an early age.
Key Points:
– Glasgow Independent Schools announce the possible volunteer program, Scottie Storytime, with the goal of boosting literacy.
– Superintendent Chad Muhlenkamp appeals for community volunteers.
– Initiative aims to involve local community in reading to young students.
What’s Next: The Glasgow school board will be releasing more details on how community members can sign up to volunteer. For those interested, contacting the school district office would be the next step.
Michael Crimmins with Glasgow News 1 contributed to this report.
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