𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬
𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ -- Linden Public Schools celebrated another successful year of Special Olympics programming on May 16, highlighting a districtwide effort focused on inclusion, teamwork, and student connection.
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The program brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities through team-based activities designed to encourage friendship, communication, confidence, and school community. Throughout the school year, students from elementary schools through Linden High School participated in activities that promoted collaboration and meaningful peer relationships both on and off the field.

Athletic Director Michael Firestone said the program continues to have a positive impact on students across the district.

“Special Olympics is about creating opportunities for every student to belong,” Firestone said. “Watching these students support one another, grow together, and build friendships has been incredibly rewarding.”

District officials said the continued growth of the program reflects Linden Public Schools’ commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive learning environments where all students feel valued and supported.

Superintendent Atiya Y. Perkins emphasized the importance of expanding programs that celebrate diversity, strengthen school culture, and provide opportunities for all students to succeed.
The initiative also supports the district’s Strategic Plan priorities centered on student success, inclusive learning environments, and strong community partnerships.

By creating opportunities for students to participate, connect, and work together, district leaders said the Special Olympics program continues to strengthen relationships and foster a sense of belonging throughout the Linden school community.