Read to Achieve, in partnership with Athene Insurance, is the official reading program of the Iowa Wolves. The program is designed to encourage students in Kindergarten through 8th grade to develop a love for reading. Since the program's inception four years ago, over 12,000 Iowa students have participated! We are so thrilled to be back for a bigger and better fifth year during the 2025-26 season.
Program Dates
Enrollment opens: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Enrollment closes: Monday, January 12, 2026
How It Works
Teachers enroll their classrooms using this link during the enrollment period. The earlier you sign up, the more time your students have to accomplish their reading goals for the school year!
Enrollment and Tracking:
Teachers enroll their classrooms and submit results once students have read 500 minutes.
Teachers will receive the submission link once they enroll and will receive communication throughout the duration of the program.
There will not be separate sessions to complete the program this season. Teachers will have the opportunity to work at their own pace, so your students will be able to have more time to win their prize packs!
Prizes for Each Student
Two free tickets to an Iowa Wolves game of your choice and a special prize from Athene Insurance.
The faster your classroom reads their 500 minutes, the more games you will be able to select from to attend.
Season-Long Classroom Challenge
If your classroom reads 500 minutes before January 1, 2026, your entire classroom will be entered to win the opportunity for a field trip to the Iowa Wolves Education Day game on Tuesday, February 10, 2026! The winning classroom will also be able to participate in the pregame fan tunnel, where your students get to high-five the team as they take the court before the game.
The school that reads the most minutes by the end of the program will win a pizza party!
Important to note: all reward submissions should be sent using the form provided. This program is open to K-8 teachers at Iowa schools only.
If you have any questions, please email nick.mcnaughton@iawolves.com.
