Students exceed reading goal with 11000000 words inspiring slime celebration

The Lawton Public Schools meeting on April 30, 2025, highlighted the impressive achievement of Woodland Hills Elementary students in their ambitious reading initiative. At the start of the academic year, the school set a collective goal for its 24 students to read 10 million words. This initiative involved students reading books and passing tests in the Accelerated Reader (AR) system, with their progress contributing to the overall target.

During the meeting, it was announced that the students not only met but exceeded their goal, reaching approximately 11 million words just before state testing commenced. To celebrate this accomplishment, a fun event was organized where students had the opportunity to slime their teacher, a reward promised for achieving the reading milestone.

The teacher emphasized the importance of setting ambitious goals and the value of practice in improving reading skills. With a focus on fostering a love for reading, the initiative has proven successful, with three students already achieving "word millionaire" status by reading over one million words each, and two others nearing that milestone.

The meeting underscored the significance of encouraging reading among students, particularly those at varying reading levels, and showcased the positive outcomes of engaging educational challenges. The Woodland Hills reading challenge not only promoted literacy but also created a memorable experience for students, reinforcing the idea that hard work can lead to rewarding and enjoyable results.