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Thompson Falls Today
By the People, for the People
Thompson Falls Elementary kicks off annual reading program
Students run laps to start the "Running Start" reading initiative
Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:00am
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Thompson Falls Elementary and the Thompson Falls Woman's Club (TFWC) held a kickoff event on Monday morning for their annual "Running Start" reading program. Students ran laps around the elementary school playground to start the initiative, which aims to encourage reading through physical activity.
Why it matters
The Running Start program is a long-standing community effort to promote literacy and get students excited about reading. By combining physical activity with reading, the program seeks to make the learning process more engaging and fun for the students.
The details
On Monday morning, students at Thompson Falls Elementary raced around the school's playground to kick off the annual Running Start reading program. The event was organized by the school and the local Thompson Falls Woman's Club, which has been a partner in the initiative for years. The goal is to motivate students to read more by associating it with physical exercise and outdoor play.
- The Running Start program kicked off on Monday, March 17, 2026.
The players
Thompson Falls Elementary
A public elementary school in Thompson Falls, Montana that is hosting the annual Running Start reading program.
Thompson Falls Woman's Club (TFWC)
A local community organization that has partnered with Thompson Falls Elementary to run the Running Start reading program for many years.
Lacey Scharfe
A teacher at Thompson Falls Elementary who led a group of students around the playground during the Running Start kickoff event.
The takeaway
The Running Start program is a creative way for Thompson Falls Elementary to get students excited about reading by combining it with physical activity. This long-running community initiative demonstrates how schools and local organizations can work together to promote literacy in an engaging and fun way.
