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Auburn committee recognizes district Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics
Summary
School Committee members recognized students and staff for organizing a March 21 Polar Plunge mobile unit event that raised funds for Special Olympics and engaged multiple schools and volunteers.
Committee members recognized a group of staff and students April 2 for organizing the district's Polar Plunge on March 21, which raised money for Special Olympics.
A presenter from the Polar Plunge group described the event as the second year the district hosted a mobile plunge unit and said "all proceeds for the polar plunge go directly to Special Olympics." The presenter outlined Special Olympics' services that benefit athletes of all ages, including international competitions and volunteer medical supports.
Organizers said the mobile unit and the event's timing on a professional development day allowed broader staff participation, food trucks and student fundraising incentives such as costume contests. The event used a donated pool and drew multiple community volunteers, school staff and student participants; organizers said the group planned to continue the event annually and to book the mobile unit again.
The committee thanked organizers and student volunteers and acknowledged the district's live-streaming support that allowed additional community members to view footage from the event.
