Riddle and Williams Elementary students showcased their reading skills during the 2026 Battle of the Books competition held April 30.
The annual event challenges student teams to demonstrate their knowledge of the Bluestem Book list through a series of questions focused on reading comprehension and book details. Students first competed in battles at their home schools, with the top two scoring teams from each grade level advancing to the final competition at Riddle Elementary.
Congratulations to the following teams for their outstanding performances:
4th Grade
1st Place – Little Librarians
2nd Place – Master Readers
3rd Place – Book Insurance
4th Place – Book Warriors
5th Grade
1st Place – Fierce Five
2nd Place – Fantastic Bookworms
3rd Place – Book Blasters
4th Place – Money Makers

