• Unified Sports and Leadership

    Unified Leadership teaches leaders of all abilities to value and learn from each other. Unified Leadership inspires change to create an environment on campus of inclusion where people with and without intellectual disabilities can succeed together by being leaders at MVHS, MMHS, VMHS, and in our community. These leadership activities help students find their voices and teach them to become change agents in their communities by promoting equity and acceptance. Social inclusion is best fostered when activities within the classroom, school, and community are designed and implemented by a diverse group of students within a school.

     

    Murrieta Valley High School Unified Leadership Teacher: Jason Cantu

    Murrieta Mesa High School Unified Leadership Teacher: Natalee Boggs

    Vista Murrieta High School Unified Leadership Teachers: Claire Esteves and Kristen Cooke

     

     

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  • Our MVUSD Special Olympics History

    In 2017, Murrieta Valley Unified School District hosted it's first Special Olympics at Murrieta Mesa High School with 400 athletes with exceptional needs ranging from Pre-K through adult transition age, 18-23. Students from all schools were encouraged to participate. Today, the event is one of the largest Special Olympic school games in Southern California with over 1,000 students participating!
     
    This school-based event encourages district-wide inclusion, participation of all Murrieta Valley Unified Students with intellectual disabilities and promotes leadership in students through the power of athletic competition. The one-day event begins with an impressive opening ceremony led by Murrieta’s first responders, a mini-torch run, lighting of the torch, the national anthem and a stadium filled recital of the Special Olympics oath.
     
    “This event provides so many uplifting moments for athletes, parents and educators. It is an honor to be a part of a district committed to inclusion that celebrates the success of students with intellectual disabilities and provides opportunities for them to excel.” Lori Coleman, Special Olympics Committee Co-Chair.
     
    The Special Olympic games have now become a combination of year-long events for athletes of all ages:
     
    • High School Unified Southwestern league (6 events)
    • Middle School Unified League (4 events)
    • Elementary Unified Track and Field event (1 event)
    • Murrieta Summit ATP Unified Games with Temecula Valley Unified School District ATP

2022 RCOE Special Olympics Highlight

Last Modified on November 28, 2023