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Dell Rapids Today
By the People, for the People
Baltic Students Race to Prove Library Skills
Fifth graders compete against school principal and high school student in book ordering challenge
Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:29pm
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A playful celebration of the academic skills and school spirit showcased in a friendly library book ordering competition between Baltic Elementary students and their principal and a high school challenger.Dell Rapids TodayThe fifth-grade students at Baltic Elementary School in South Dakota recently participated in a friendly competition to test their library skills. One class went head-to-head with their school principal, Mrs. Klein, while the other class took on Trevor Cuperus, a student from the nearby Bulldog high school. The students had to correctly order books by call number and decimal system faster than their adult challengers.
Why it matters
This event highlights the importance of teaching strong library and research skills to young students. Being able to efficiently navigate a library's organization system is a crucial skill that will benefit students throughout their academic careers. The competition also fostered a sense of school spirit and pride as the elementary students rose to the challenge of outperforming their principal and a high school student.
The details
The book ordering competition took place during a regular class period at Baltic Elementary. The fifth-grade students were divided into two teams, with one class facing off against Principal Mrs. Klein and the other class taking on Trevor Cuperus, a student from the nearby Bulldog high school. The students had to quickly locate and arrange books on a table according to their call numbers and decimal system placements. The teams were judged on speed and accuracy, with the elementary students emerging victorious in both matchups.
- The book ordering competition took place on April 3, 2026 during a regular class period at Baltic Elementary School.
The players
Mrs. Klein
The principal of Baltic Elementary School who competed against one of the fifth-grade classes in the book ordering challenge.
Trevor Cuperus
A student from the nearby Bulldog high school who competed against one of the fifth-grade classes in the book ordering challenge.
What they’re saying
“It was so exciting to see our students put their library skills to the test against some tough competition. They really rose to the occasion and showed how much they've learned.”
— Mrs. Klein, Principal, Baltic Elementary School
What’s next
The school plans to make the book ordering competition an annual event to continue challenging students and fostering their library research abilities.
The takeaway
This friendly competition between Baltic Elementary students and their school principal and a high school student demonstrates the importance of developing strong library and research skills at a young age. The event promoted school spirit and pride while also highlighting the valuable educational foundation being built for these students.
