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Merrill is the 2026 Special Olympi cs Colorado School of the Year!

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May 1 8\, 2026
Merrill Middle School
Attn: Administration\, Staff\, and St udents


Dear Merrill Middle School Community\,


On behal f of Special Olympics Colorado\, it is our great honor and privilege to of ficially inform
you that Merrill Middle School has been selected as the  2026 Special Olympics Colorado
School of the Year.


This prestigious recognition is awarded to schoo ls that demonstrate an outstanding commitment
to inclusion\, leadership \, acceptance\, and the advancement of Unified programs within their
sc hool community. Merrill Middle School has continually exemplified what it means to create an
environment where all students are valued\, supporte d\, and empowered to succeed together.
Through your dedication to Unifi ed Sports\, inclusive school activities\, student leadership\, and
scho ol-wide engagement\, Merrill Middle School has made a lasting impact not o nly on your
students and families\, but on the entire Special Olympics movement across Colorado. Your
commitment to building a culture of belo nging truly represents the mission and spirit of Special
Olympics.

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As part of this honor\, Merrill Middle School will be formally induc ted into the Special Olympics
Colorado Hall of Fame during our Hall of Fame Luncheon on October 14\, 2026. This induction
recognizes the incre dible efforts of your students\, educators\, administrators\, and supporte rs who
have helped make inclusion a priority within your school communi ty.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement with you and look forward to recognizing
Merrill Middle School at this special event . Thank you for your continued partnership and for
serving as a shining example of what Unified schools can accomplish.


Congratulations once again on this well-deserved honor.

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