World Read Aloud Day
On February 4, 2026, readers of all ages join together to celebrate World Read Aloud Day, also called WRAD. The yearly event encourages people to read out loud together and celebrate the power of stories. WRAD takes place on the first Wednesday of February each year and reaches readers in more than 170 countries.
This year, many schools across the Rochester City School District participated in this global event, including Dr. Iris J. Banister School No. 33 and Flower City School No. 54. In addition, many RCSD schools recognized the Global Day of Play, incorporating additional enrichment activities for their students.
School No. 33 kicked off its day of reading in 2026 by celebrating more than 15 years of participation with WRAD with a school assembly that included interviews of their many guests, and performances by the Eagle Steppers team and Kindergarten choir.