Unified Champion Schools
The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program is aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide change. With sports as the foundation, the three-component model offers a unique combination of effective activities that equip young people with tools and training to create sports, classroom, and school climates of acceptance. These are school climates where students with disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included in, and feel a part of, all activities, opportunities, and functions.
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Current Tennessee Unified Champion Schools
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
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Cole Elementary
Cole Elementary School is a K-4 UCS elementary school in Nashville, TN. They have been involved with the UCS program since 2019.
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East Cheatham Elementary
East Cheatham Elementary School is a K-4 UCS elementary school in Ashland City, TN. They have been involved with the UCS program since 2019.
- Glendale Elementary School
- Karns Elementary School
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TN School for the Deaf
The Tennessee School for the Deaf is a PK-12 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been part of the UCS program since 2019.
- Westwood Elementary School
- Apollo Middle School
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Carter Middle School
Carter Middle School is a 6-8 UCS school in Knoxville, TN. They have been involved with the UCS program since 2019.
- Croft Middle School
- DeKalb Middle School
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Gibbs Middle School
Gibbs Middle School is a 6-8 school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2019.
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Gresham Middle School
Gresham Middle School is a 6-8 school in Knoxville, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2019.
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Holston Middle School
Holston Middle School is a 6-8 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2019.
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Oliver Middle School
Oliver Middle School is a 5-8 UCS school located in Nashville, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2019. -
TN School for the Deaf
The Tennessee School for the Deaf is a PK-12 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been part of the UCS program since 2019.
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Austin-East High School
Austin-East Magnet High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2020.
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Bartlett High School
Bartlett High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Bartlett, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2018.
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Brentwood High School
Brentwood High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Brentwood, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2019.
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Centennial High School
Centennial High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Franklin, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2019.
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Central High School
Central High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2019.
- Collierville High School
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East Hamilton Middle High School
East Hamilton High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Ooltewah, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2018.
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Farragut High School
Farragut High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2019.
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Franklin High School
Franklin High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Franklin, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2019.
- Fulton High School
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Gibbs Middle School
Gibbs Middle School is a 6-8 school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2019.
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Halls High School
Halls High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been a Unified Champion School since 2019.
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Hardin Valley Academy
Hardin Valley Academy is a 9-12 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been involved in the Unified Champion Schools program since 2018.
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Harpeth High School
Harpeth High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Kingston Springs, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2018.
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Hixson High School
Hixson High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Hixson, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2019.
- Houston High School
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Independence High School
Independence High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Thompson's Station, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2019.
- Loudon High School
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Powell High School
Powell High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Powell, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2018.
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Soddy Daisy High School
Soddy Daisy High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Soddy-Daisy, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2019.
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South Doyle High School
South Doyle High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2019.
- Sycamore High School
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TN School for the Deaf
The Tennessee School for the Deaf is a PK-12 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been part of the UCS program since 2019.
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Upperman High School
Upperman High School is a 9-12 UCS school in Baxter, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2019.
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Volunteer High School
Volunteer High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Church Hill, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2018.
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West High School
West High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Knoxville, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2019.
- West Ridge High School
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White County High School
White County High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Sparta, TN. They have been participating in the Unified Champion Schools program since 2018.
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White Station High School
White Station High School is a 9-12 UCS school located in Memphis, TN. They have been involved with the Unified Champion Schools program since 2019.
- Whites Creek High School