Unified Sports

Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support!

Launched in School Year 2021-2022, the School District 189 Unified Sports program includes people with and without intellectual disabilities participating together. Being more inclusive in all activities has led to more friendships and understanding!

East St. Louis Senior High School's Unified Sports program is one of only a few schools across the nation to receive the prestigious Unified Schools National Banner Award. The National Banner Award is provided for demonstrating the school’s commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 national standards of excellence to support the Unified Champions Schools mission.

The East St. Louis Sr. High School student-athletes participate in:

• Bowling  (State Gold- 2022)
• Track & Field (State 2nd place- 2022)
• Flag Football (State Championships- 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Dance
• E-sports