Students at École Macneill in Dauphin, Manitoba, raised $4,200 during a Read-A-Thon held in February 2026. The fundraiser was part of the province-wide I Love to Read Month and will help the school buy new library books and support local literacy programs.
The school teaches students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 in a French Immersion program. The money raised will be used to purchase reading materials in both French and English to ensure all children have access to modern books. This year, the provincial reading celebration encouraged children across Manitoba to explore new stories and expand their horizons through literacy.
The Mountain View School Division has made improving literacy a major goal in its current strategic planning. While the school division covers basic costs, community efforts like this Read-A-Thon provide extra resources that enhance the daily learning experience for students.
On March 2, 2026, the school division is holding a public forum to talk about its draft budget for the next school year. These meetings allow residents to see how funds are being used to support academic goals like reading and writing.
The annual reading month is supported by Tracy Schmidt, the Manitoba Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning. The initiative is designed to help children across the province develop a lifelong interest in books and learning.
