April Impact on Inclusion Award: Prairie Grove High School
This Unified Champion School® has implemented Special Olympics Unified Sports® within their school and community to provide the most inclusive opportunities for all students. From utilizing their varsity coaches for training to participating in Polar Plunge with their local fire department, Prairie Grove High School is making an IMPACT ON INCLUSION!
During April, Prairie Grove High School Unified Club hosted a Unified Football and Softball Clinic for their students as well as students from Farmington and Lincoln. The Unified Club Leadership Team worked alongside the school’s football and softball coaches, the UCS liaison, and even coordinated lunch with Arvest Bank.
Not only has PGHS provided Unified experiences for their athletes, but their Turkey Tigers bowling team was recognized on the state level and with Arkansas Activities Association! During Special Olympics Arkansas State Bowling, Turkey Tigers qualified for AAA Unified State Bowling Finals where they won FIRST in their division. Turkey Tigers received championship rings and school board recognition!
They are also providing opportunities for future athletes in their community. In February, PGHS principals, admin assistant, coaches, resource officer, and their local fire department teamed up with the Unified Club to participate in Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Arkansas.
Their UCS liaison said, “By having the support of administration, paraprofessionals, coaches, teachers, Unified partners, athletes and the community, we have been successful in raising the awareness of the importance of inclusion.”
If you would like your school to get involved with Unified Champion Schools, reach out to Jennifer Edwards.
During April, Prairie Grove High School Unified Club hosted a Unified Football and Softball Clinic for their students as well as students from Farmington and Lincoln. The Unified Club Leadership Team worked alongside the school’s football and softball coaches, the UCS liaison, and even coordinated lunch with Arvest Bank.
Not only has PGHS provided Unified experiences for their athletes, but their Turkey Tigers bowling team was recognized on the state level and with Arkansas Activities Association! During Special Olympics Arkansas State Bowling, Turkey Tigers qualified for AAA Unified State Bowling Finals where they won FIRST in their division. Turkey Tigers received championship rings and school board recognition!
They are also providing opportunities for future athletes in their community. In February, PGHS principals, admin assistant, coaches, resource officer, and their local fire department teamed up with the Unified Club to participate in Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Arkansas.
Their UCS liaison said, “By having the support of administration, paraprofessionals, coaches, teachers, Unified partners, athletes and the community, we have been successful in raising the awareness of the importance of inclusion.”
If you would like your school to get involved with Unified Champion Schools, reach out to Jennifer Edwards.
Published April 2025
