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2025 Exciting updates to Athlete Registration & medicals

We're thrilled to share some exciting news that will make participating in Special Olympics Arkansas even more accessible and enjoyable for our amazing athletes!  We've listened...

2024 Special Olympics Arkansas Most Impactful Moments

Each year we take a moment to recognize the AMAZING things that...

December Impact on Inclusion Award:
​Farmington High School

The school recognized for their inclusive efforts has implemented three...

November ​Impact on Inclusion Award: Heber Springs Middle School

November's  Impact on Inclusion award winner is Heber Springs Middle...

October ​Impact on Inclusion Award: Central High School

Special Olympics Arkansas Unified Champion Schools has implemented...
2024 Archive

September: Special Olympics Arkansas Staff Member Selected as Sports Manager

In March 2025, Special Olympics USA will travel over 4,000 miles to Torino, Italy to compete with athletes from around the world...

June: Special Olympics Arkansas Under Unified Leadership

It’s no surprise that athlete Sharon Johnson plays a vital role on the Special Olympics Arkansas Board of Directors...

June: Special Olympics Arkansas announces 2024 award recipients

Every year, Special Olympics Arkansas selects those within the organization that have gone above and beyond the mission...