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Lewisburg Area SD to launch Special Olympics unified bocce intramural at middle school
Summary
The district will pilot a Special Olympics Unified Sports intramural bocce program at the middle school this school year, supported by Special Olympics and district staff, aimed at broadening inclusion and providing after‑school opportunities.
The board heard a proposal to pilot a Special Olympics Unified Sports intramural program for middle‑school students, beginning in the second half of the school year.
Ben (administrator) said the district invited Brad Richman (Special Olympics presenter) to work with staff and that the program would start as an after‑school intramural offering in the middle school focused on bocce ball. He described the program as supported by Special Olympics and noted neighboring high schools already run unified sports programs.
Ben told the board the effort is intended to broaden inclusion, provide athletic opportunities for students with disabilities and create mixed teams that include general‑education students. He identified Phil Bauman (social worker) and Mr. Richmond as staff who would be involved in coordinating the effort.
The board did not take a vote; Ben described the plan as a district‑led intramural opportunity supported financially by Special Olympics and said details would be worked out with district staff and volunteers.
