East St. Louis High School was recently recognized as an ESPN Honor Roll Special Olympics Unified Champion School. Rep. Schmidt released the following statement upon hearing the news:
“I’m excited to congratulate East St. Louis High School in recognition of them being named an ESPN Honor Roll Special Olympics Unified Champion School! The Unified Champion Schools Strategy works together to further inclusive learning and social environments for ALL students, with or without disabilities. This achievement demonstrates the hard work of the students, faculty, and staff who earned this recognition together.”