Triton Elementary Hosts Event Combining Literature, Art and Athletics

An annual event that combines literature and athletics has been taking place at Triton Elementary School for more than a decade.

Triton Superintendent Jeremy Riffle highlighted how an event entitled Books and Baskets gives younger students a chance to learn with older athletes. He noted that the theme of this year’s event allowed elementary schoolers to showcase their creative sides.

Superintendent Riffle shared, “The kids come and they can read with a high school person and they can show off some of their K-3rd grade art.

2019 marks the 12th year of the Books and Baskets event. Riffle noted that a variety of student athletes volunteer to be a part of it, including cheerleaders, wrestlers and varsity basketball players.