The Edmonton Oil Kings are honoured to participate in Edmonton’s READ IN Week every year.
Designed to help ignite a passion for reading and celebrate literacy and life-long learning, Oil Kings READ IN Week marks a special time of each school year for students in Edmonton and surrounding areas as players from the hockey Club visit classrooms to share stories in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Focusing on Grades 1 to 3, elementary school teachers in Edmonton and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply for the chance to have a member of the Oil Kings organization visit their classroom to be part of this exciting educational experience.
In 2023, the Edmonton Oil Kings had the pleasure of visiting 9 different schools in the greater Edmonton area for Read IN Week! Oil Kings players and alumni travelled between classrooms connecting with youth and helping foster a love for reading.
We thank every school and educator that warmly welcomed the Oil Kings into their school during Read IN Week this year, and we look forward to reaching even more schools in 2024!
Schools visited in 2023:
Mills Haven Elementary
Thrive Elementary
Calder Elementary
St. Edmund Catholic
Bishop Greschuk
Baturyn Elementary
St. Maria Goretti
Balwin School
St. Leo’s Catholic