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Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport

April 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — In a major stride toward inclusive education and athletic equity, Special Olympics Unified Track and Field has been officially recommended as an emerging sport in Missouri…

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Marquette High School Celebrates National Banner Recognition as a Unified Champion School

March 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Marquette High School Celebrates National Banner Recognition as a Unified Champion School

Jefferson City – Marquette High School recently celebrated its official recognition as a National Banner Unified Champion School, a prestigious honor awarded by Special Olympics North America. This designation is…

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19th Annual Maryland Heights Polar Plunge raises nearly $100,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

February 20, 2025 / Comments Off on 19th Annual Maryland Heights Polar Plunge raises nearly $100,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

MARYLAND HEIGHTS – The 19th Annual Maryland Heights Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Maryland Heights was a splashing success, raising $96,773 to date. A total 389 brave men…

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Missouri Delegation Advocates for Inclusion at Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day

February 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Missouri Delegation Advocates for Inclusion at Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day

This past week, the Missouri delegation traveled to Washington, D.C., for Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day, where we had the incredible opportunity to advocate for the athletes and programs that…

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Release: Marquette High School named National Banner Unified Champion School

September 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Release: Marquette High School named National Banner Unified Champion School

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce Marquette High School has been named an official National Banner Unified Champion School for its commitment to inclusion.…

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Poplar Bluff National Banner Recognition

May 13, 2024 / Comments Off on Poplar Bluff National Banner Recognition

On Tuesday, May 7th, Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) celebrated Poplar Bluff High School (PBHS) receiving National Banner Recognition. They are among 5 schools in Missouri that have received this award…

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Festus High School Recognized as National Banner Unified Champion School

April 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Festus High School Recognized as National Banner Unified Champion School

On April 11th, SOMO (Special Olympics Missouri) proudly celebrated Festus High School’s outstanding commitment to inclusion with their second National Banner Celebration. This prestigious recognition highlights Festus High School’s dedication…

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Odessa, Poplar Bluff and Rolla earn School of Character Awards of Merit

March 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Odessa, Poplar Bluff and Rolla earn School of Character Awards of Merit

CARTHAGE – The Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC), one of Special Olympics Missouri’s (SOMO) Statewide Partners, hosted its State Convention at Carthage High School, March 15-16. Student leaders from…

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SOMO Sum-Ups: Feb. 19-26

February 26, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum-Ups: Feb. 19-26

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 19-26! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year! Check…

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SOMO Unified basketball teams shine at Zou Jam

February 20, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Unified basketball teams shine at Zou Jam

COLUMBIA – Four Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) Unified basketball teams competed at the Zou Jam NIRSA Regional Championship at the MizzouRec on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SOMO has statewide partnership…

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