💜 🏆 💛 Yesterday was a very proud day for Central DeWitt! Central DeWitt Intermediate School and Central DeWitt Middle School were officially recognized as 2023 National Unified Champion Schools. Only three schools in Iowa were chosen this year and we were two of them! On top of that, Central DeWitt Middle School was chosen as the ESPN Honor Roll School representing the state of Iowa for their work as a National Unified Champion School.
During assemblies held yesterday, Krista Smith from @Special Olympics Iowa presented the National Unified Champion School banners to each school. Senator Chris Cournoyer presented an Iowa flag that was hung over the capitol in Des Moines on Wed., January 24th in honor of Central DeWitt’s achievements. Then our Special Olympics basketball players faced off against Best Buddies in quick game of basketball
In 2021, Central DeWitt High School was also named a National Unified Champion School. There are only 10 schools in Iowa that have ever achieved this honor and Central DeWitt now fills three of those spots! We are so incredibly proud to have students, staff, teachers and administrators that continually support, celebrate, and include everyone!
A special shoutout to our Special Olympic athletes, Unified partners, and Best Buddies who lead us in making our schools a place where everyone matters and all abilities are celebrated. And also to our Special Olympics coaches Megan Jackson, Deb Meyne, and Terri Smith who always see potential in our students and continually provide new opportunities to learn, grow and include.
Congratulations to all of our Sabers!
National Unified Champion Schools are chosen by @Special Special Olympics North America and based on schools having “an inclusive school climate and exudes a sense of collaboration, engagement and respect for all members of the student body and staff.” Schools also have to meet 10 national standards of excellence.
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