Neil Cummins Readathon
Readathon is the PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year!
We celebrate reading all month long while raising vital funds for programs and resources that enhance the Neil Cummins educational experience. Students enjoy reading-themed activities such as dressing up as book characters, creating bookmarks, and participating in weekly challenges. The celebration culminates with a Readathon Day—a full day of reading, guest author visits, and reading related events across campus.
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Readathon Month: Jan 5 - 29, 2027
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Readathon Bingo: TBA
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Dress as a Book Character Day: TBA
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Readathon Day: TBA
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Student Fundraising Goal: $175+
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School Fundraising Goal: $80,000+
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Play Readathon Bingo!
Complete as many boxes as you can during Readathon month. If you fill the entire board, you’ll achieve Readathon Blackout Bingo and can enter a raffle for fantastic prizes!
Need help choosing a book? Check out these book recommendations by grade level.
Enter the Bookmark Contest!
Every student is invited to design their own bookmark with themes that celebrate reading, books, the Neil Cummins Library, or the Readathon itself.
GRAND PRIZE: One winning bookmark design will be chosen per grade. The bookmark design will be professionally printed for every student in the grade. Winners will be announced at a special assembly.
Have fun, be creative, and share your artistic talents!
DEADLINE: All bookmark designs are due by the end of the school day on TBA. Bookmark designs can be turned-in to your teacher or the front office.
Dress Up As a Book Character!
Dress Up as a Book Character Day! Neil Cummins students have the chance to bring their favorite book characters to life by dressing up & recreating beloved characters from children’s literature. The class with the most participants who dress as a book character wins a special treat!
Order Guest Author Books!
Three Terrific Authors Are Coming to Neil Cummins on Readathon Day — check back for more into soon.
Readathon Quicklinks (from 2026 Readathon)
The Readathon 2027 team run by Lauren Quint and Paarul Suri is looking for volunteers! Get in touch to be part of this team working together for a great cause.
To get in touch, please email the team: readathon@ncpto.org