Diane Chambers is the librarian at Eustace High School.  The high school has 12,284 books.  Last year 713 new books were added to the collection.  The high school has over 1,000 audio-visual materials and 86 class sets for use by classroom teachers.  There are eight computers in the library for student use and subscriptions to three online databases (Gale, TexShare, and World Book online) for student research that may also be accessed from home.

Heather Caronna is the librarian at Eustace Middle School.  The middle school has 8,155 books, adding 456 books last year.  In addition, the library has a collection of books on tape to assist in and enrich the reading process for students who enjoy listening as they read along.  As part of their Reading class requirements, Eustace Middle School students participate in the Accelerated Reading program.  Students with a minimum of 100 AR points are rewarded in May with a field trip.  Students may also use their AR points in the AR store in the library.  At the middle school, we are emphasizing research and writing skills using both written and electronic sources. The library has seven computers which the students use for testing, research, and other activities.  Middle school students have access to World Book online at school and at home.  We believe that being able to search out and understand information is an important life skill which, along with reading skills, will be of value throughout our students’ lives. 

Becky Smith is the library aide at Eustace Intermediate School.  The Intermediate School has approximately 8,000 books, adding about 400 in the past year. Third , fourth, and fifth grade students are involved in several reading programs, including the Accelerated Reading Program, the Six Flags Read to Succeed, and the Bluebonnet Books of Texas. For the Bluebonnet Book Program, students read at least five of the twenty nominated books and are then eligible to go to the Bluebonnet website in January and vote for their favorite book, along with thousands of other students across the state.

Twice during the school year the Library hosts the Scholastic Book

Fair, where students, teachers and parents can purchase favorite books.

Debbie McConathy is the library aide at Eustace Primary School.  The primary school has 6,644 books, adding 432 books last year.  To promote reading, the primary school hosts Family Reading Nights throughout the school year for each grade level.  Kindergarten, first, and second grades also participate in Book-It!, Read to Succeed, and Accelerated Reading programs.  Grade level goals are set for AR points; students who reach this goal

are rewarded by attending the Play Day in May.  The highlight of the school year is the annual Kid Depot trip.  AR points are tabulated to see who qualifies as a Top Dog; Top Dog students must earn a minimum of 100 AR points. Prizes are awarded throughout the year as the students accumulate AR points. The primary library also has the ARK Club (Accelerated Reading Kids’ Club) which begins in October and allows students to come in before and after school to take AR tests.  Students at the primary school have access to World Book online which includes World Book for Kids.

Accelerated Reader List