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Mayo High School—s Unified program wins Special Olympics national banner; board hears student testimony
Summary
The board recognized Mayo High School—s Unified program, honored its Special Olympics National Banner Award, and heard students and staff describe community-building effects and plans to expand the program across the district.
Rochester Public Schools recognized Mayo High School—s Unified program at the Oct. 21 meeting after the school received the Special Olympics National Banner Award.
Superintendent Kent Pickell invited Colin Thomas and Mayo students to the boardroom to describe the program—s student-driven origins and impact. Thomas said the Unified program "is designed to build relationships between our students with and without special needs," adding that Mayo was one of five Minnesota high schools honored nationally in 2025.
Andrea Bacon,…
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