Cibola High School in Yuma, AZ receives national recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School
Cibola High School was recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School by Special Olympics North America, a prestigious designation that highlights the school’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
To earn this recognition, a school must meet 10 Special Olympics National Standards of Excellence during an academic year, which includes initiatives such as Special Olympics Unified Sports, inclusive youth leadership, and whole-school engagement.
Cibola is now the only high school in Yuma County and sixth in the state of Arizona to achieve this honor. Mary Otondo Elementary School is the only other school in the county to earn the distinction.
"We are honored to be recognized by the Special Olympics as a National Unified Champion School," CHS Unified Sports teacher Jonica Flore...









