Mexico Public Schools hosted its first Inclusion Revolution day on March 31 at the high school sports complex. The morning time event was spearheaded by Special Olympics coach Jessica Nunan, in …
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Mexico Public Schools hosted its first Inclusion Revolution day on March 31 at the high school sports complex. The morning time event was spearheaded by Special Olympics coach Jessica Nunan, in cooperation with Special Olympics.
Kate Blessing, the district’s director of special education, was excited with how the effort turned out.
“This is an event that our Special Athletes hosted for our special education students and unified partners,” she said.
Approximately 460 people attended - an impressive number for its first effort.
“We are overwhelmed with gratitude for all the organizations, clubs, volunteers and donations,” Blessing added.
There was no shortage of things to do. The event included a pep rally, sports, games, face painting, dancing and more events, with a goal of having fun with Special Olympics athletes, as well as partnering them with a buddy to promote inclusion.
The mission of the Mexico Public Schools Special Athletes is to promote social inclusion by bringing together young people with and without intellectual disabilities. Providing activities that blend all populations through inclusive student clubs and organizations help foster youth leadership. At its core, this integrated strategy is about unifying all students by using sports and inclusion activities as a catalyst for social inclusion along with attitude and behavioral change. 261 special education students, special athletes, and unified partners from MPS will be participating along with 117 guests from six neighboring districts.
The Revolution drew widespread participation from the school, with events facilitated by MHS clubs and organizations, including Art Club; Stu-Co; Jellybeans; Baseball; BASS Fishing Club; Boys Tennis; Girls Wrestling; Bulldog Esports; Cheer Squads; FACS; FFA; Health Department; Health Volunteer-Samantha Wilson; Spanish Club; TOPS; Book Eaters; and FBLA.
Lunch and snacks were provided to students and guests and primary students received a t-shirt with the quote, “ I Can and I Will - Watch Me."
Anyone who wishes to make a monetary donation can do so by sending it to MPS Special Athletes 2101 Lakeview, Mexico MO 65265. 100 percent of the donations will be applied to the MPS Special Athletes fund.
