Dr. Jackson sits on the rug with preschoolers as he holds a book. He is leaning in preparing to read the next page.

Read Across America Week Features Super Stories

Ken Ulmer - BCS Communications

March 6, 2026

Students in classrooms throughout Buncombe County Schools are celebrating stories for Read Across America  Week - even the youngest learners. 

Dr. Reed sits in the grass holding up a book to a group of preschool children.BCS Learning Labs, located at North Buncombe, Erwin, Reynolds, and Roberson high schools, have had special guest readers throughout the week. High school principals and School Resource Officers joined BCS Superintendent Dr. Rob Jackson, Associate Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Reed, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jamie Johnson, and Assistant Superintendent Chip Cody taking turns as super storytellers.

Dr. Johnson sits on a stool while holding an open book toward the class.Read Across America Week is a national event that aims to foster a love of reading and the written word from an early age.

Mr. Cody sits on a bench with an open book. A group of preschoolers sit on a rug in front of him.This year’s theme is “Championing Kindness,” and featured stories about helping others, and some classics by Dr. Seuss in honor of the beloved author’s birthday.

A principal holds up a book while students look at the picture.