Valdosta High School Summer Reading Challenge 2026
Wildcats, keep your minds sharp this summer!
Join the Valdosta High School Summer Reading Challenge and discover new adventures, explore different perspectives, and strengthen your reading skills before the new school year begins.
Challenge Goal
Read at least 5 books during summer break and log your books using the QR code on the VCS brochure or link below.
What Counts?
• Fiction
• Nonfiction
• Graphic Novels
• Biographies
• E-books
• Audiobooks
Benefits of Summer Reading
Maintain and improve reading skills
Expand vocabulary and comprehension
Reduce summer learning loss
Explore new ideas and interests
Prepare for academic success
Incentives & Recognition
Students who complete the Summer Reading Challenge will be recognized during the fall semester and may be eligible for prizes and special incentives.
The recommended summer reading lists have been published on the VHS webpage.
To access the summer reading lists, please click on the link below:
Remember: Readers are Leaders!
Make reading a part of your summer routine and continue building your path to success.
Read. Learn. Lead. Go Wildcats! 
