Margaretville Central School celebrated Dr. Seuss Spirit Week the week of March 2, filling the halls with creativity, color, and the joy of reading. Students and staff participated in daily themed activities, embraced imaginative costumes, and competed in fun contests inspired by the beloved author.
The week kicked off with Cat in the Hat Day, where students wore hats or red-and-white clothing, from simple stripes to wacky, tall creations. Tuesday was Fox in Socks Day, celebrated with colorful and mismatched socks, followed by Wacky Wednesday, when students dressed in mismatched clothes, inside-out shirts, or backwards attire. On Thursday, Oh, the Places You’ll Go encouraged students to dress as a representation of their future dreams or dream destinations. The week concluded with Green Eggs & Ham Day, highlighted by a special breakfast in the cafeteria featuring green eggs and ham along with creatively decorated fruit to start the day on a deliciously fun note.
Spirit Week also featured several exciting contests and challenges. Winners included:
Pre-K Counting Contest: Kaiden Garofolo (closest guess: 32 lima beans, actual: 40)
K–5 Counting Contest: Tucker Johnsmeyer (closest guess: 300 Unifix cubes, actual: 322)
Mystery Box Winner: Jeremy Flores (inside: Mr. Powers’ “stolen” sneaker!)
Riddle Winners: Harlind Ballard-Santiago, Aurora Reilly, Gabe Adorno, Mateo Flores
Cat in the Hat Writing Contest Winners:
Pre-K: Mia Tallman
Kindergarten: Audrey Kim
1st Grade: Ioan Zimmerman
2nd Grade: Kayden Williams
3rd Grade: Nuna Navarro-Cruz
5th Grade: Lucia Suyama & Rylie Hogan
6th Grade: Madison Soules & Stella Sines
All winners were invited to visit the Reading Tree in Mr. Powers’s classroom to celebrate their achievements.
Dr. Seuss Spirit Week at Margaretville Central School was a joyous celebration of creativity, reading, and community. From themed dress-up days to fun contests and a memorable green eggs and ham breakfast, students and staff came together to make this week one to remember.