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Unified Champion Schools

2023-24 Unified Champion Schools Participation Form
Unified Champion Schools Updates

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools bring youth with and without intellectual disabilities together through sports and education to create school communities of acceptance and respect. Unified Champion Schools are seen through every level of education (Pre-K/Head Start through college) and are driven by youth and staff leaders. View the Unified Champion Schools Reach Report.

Unified Champion Schools programming is designed to facilitate Special Olympics Unified Sports, provide classroom and community experiences that reduce bullying and exclusion, promote healthy activities, combat stereotypes and negative attitudes, eliminate hurtful language in schools, and engage young people in activities that lead to improved behavior and school climate.  

Unified Champion Schools Resources

  • Unified Champion Schools Toolkit: Learn how to make your school an official Unified Champion School!
  • Inclusion tiles: Start your inclusion journey with the interactive activity
  • Importance of School Climate: An explanation of the positive effects of Unified Champion Schools
  • Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools High School Graduation Packet: How high school seniors can stay involved in Special Olympics after graduation
  • Special Olympics Language Guidelines: How to speak and write about Special Olympics

National Banner Schools

National banner recognition tells the world that your high school, middle school, or elementary school is inclusive. Find out what it takes to receive the highest honor from Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®.

Do you think your school meets the 10 standards of excellence? Apply today and receive national recognition!

See the full list of Special Olympics North Carolina National Banner Unified Champion Schools >>

Class of 2022 National Banner Unified Champion Schools

*Denotes a school with 4-year renewal recognition

  • Granite Falls Elementary School*
  • Hendersonville Elementary School
  • Kennedy Middle School*
  • Sycamore Creek Elementary School*
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill*
  • Wake Forest High School*

Contact Us

Allison Stockburger
Senior Director of Youth Initiatives
919-719-7662 ext. 134

Renai Lilly
Director of Inclusive Schools
919-719-7662 ext. 114

Isabella Williams
Director of Youth Initiatives – East
919-719-7662 ext. 129

Haley Allen
Director of Youth Initiatives – West
919-719-7662 ext. 124

Brittany Hartshorn
Young Athletes Manager – East

LeighAnn Genovese
Young Athletes Manager – West

Special Olympics North Carolina has nearly 600 official Unified Champion Schools across the state!

*blue indicates counties with Unified Champion Schools programming

Want to know who is participating this year? See the full list of 2022-23 Unified Champion Schools.

Unified Champion Schools provide a climate that is:

  • Free from bullying and exclusion
  • Combats stereotypes and negative attitudes
  • Eliminates hurtful language
  • Promotes healthy activity and interactions
  • Is welcoming and values the engagement of all students

David W. Butler High School in Charlotte recognized as 2018-19 ESPN Honor Roll School. Watch.

Wake Forest High School recognized for commitment to inclusion

Sycamore Creek Elementary School recognized for commitment to inclusion

Deran Coe, District Athletic Director of Wake County Public School System, shares his moment.

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    • State-Level Competitions
    • Regionals and Invitationals
    • USA Games
    • World Games
    • Partner Up Power Up
    • Unified Sports
  • Get Involved
    • Become A Volunteer
    • Become An Athlete
    • Become A Coach
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    • Unified Champion Schools
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    • Global Messengers
    • Young Athletes
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    • Fundraising Events
    • Ways to Give