MISSION, TEXAS (March 11, 2026) – Mission Consolidated Independent School District (Mission CISD) proudly celebrates the success of its district-wide winter reading initiative, Mission Possible: Hooray for Winter!, launched during the 2025–2026 Winter Break.
Created in collaboration with Scholastic Books, the challenge encouraged students across the district to keep their reading skills strong and their imaginations active while on break from school. As part of the initiative, every student received a Winter Break book pack, developed with Scholastic, filled with books to enjoy during the holidays.
According to the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report, students who read regularly outside of school perform better academically and build stronger vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Encouraging students to continue reading during school breaks helps prevent learning loss and keeps their minds engaged.
The program saw participation from students across the district, demonstrating the district’s strong culture of literacy and love of learning.
Mission CISD is excited to announce that Salinas Elementary has been awarded the Mission Possible: Hooray for Winter! Championship Trophy for being the elementary campus with the highest participation in the reading challenge. The campus was recognized during a special celebration presentation held on March 9, 2026.
In addition, students at O’Grady Elementary and Leal Elementary were also recognized as part of the initiative. Each campus had a student presented with a Home Library, providing them with a collection of books to enjoy at home and continue building their love for reading.
- O'Grady Elementary Winner: Pre-K student, Isaiah Perez
- Leal Elementary Winner: 3rd Grade student, Isaiah Garcia
Mission CISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cris King praised the efforts of students and campuses participating in the challenge.
"We are incredibly proud of our students and their love of learning. Initiatives like this encourage our students to keep reading beyond the classroom and help build lifelong learners," said Dr. King.
Mission CISD remains committed to promoting literacy and providing students with opportunities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and academic success both in and out of the classroom.
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