

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade voted on the book, which teaches courage, loyalty and optimism through the story of Flora – a pig with a dream to travel to Antarctica with an unexpected crew of companions to achieve her ambitions. ‘Yukon Cornelius’ (Kevin Thrasher- Secretary in Superintendent’s Office) and Principal Kim Bishop are introducing the One District One Book- The Adventures of a South Pole Pig. MPPS staff members recorded themselves reading different chapters of “Adventures of a South Pole Pig” so students can read or listen at home with their families, while celebrating and exploring the book at school.

Pleasant Public Schools (MPPS) are celebrating National Reading Month by joining other students, staff and families in the reading of “Adventures of a South Pole Pig,” by Chris Kurtz.

Elementary and middle school students at Mt.
