Southampton High School has been selected as a national banner Special Olympics Unified Champion School.

This is the highest recognition offered for Unified Champion Schools in the nation. Out of the 10,000+ Unified Champion Schools across the country, Southampton is 1 of 155 to be recognized this year.

“The commitment your community has made to achieve the 10 standards in the components of Unified Sports, Inclusive Youth Leadership and Whole School engagement has created an accepting, respectful and supportive school culture – one that is sustainable, one that we take great pride in,” wrote Stacey Hengsterman, President & CEO of Special Olympics New York. “The application your Unified Champion School Liaison submitted is a moving testament to the impact that your program has had on the school community, while also expressing an unwavering commitment to continue this work in earnest.”