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VCUSD Hosts Its 49th Annual Special Olympics Celebration

VCUSD Hosts Its 49th Annual Special Olympics Celebration

VCUSD celebrated its 49th Annual Special Olympics on May 2, 2025.

VCUSD Hosts Its 49th Annual Special Olympics Celebration
VCUSD Hosts Its 49th Annual Special Olympics Celebration

Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) recently celebrated its 49th Annual Special Olympics, bringing together students from across the district for a day of athletic achievement and community spirit. The event, held at Vallejo High School’s Corbus Field, featured a variety of track and field competitions showcasing the dedication and enthusiasm of student-athletes of all abilities.

The Special Olympics is a cherished tradition within VCUSD, emphasizing the district's commitment to inclusivity and student empowerment. Families, staff, and volunteers packed the stands and field to support the athletes, creating an atmosphere of encouragement and celebration.

“Events like this show what’s possible when we create space for every student to succeed,” VCUSD Superintendent Rubén Aurelio said. “The energy, the teamwork, the support—this is what VCUSD is all about.”

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the district’s Special Olympics, and excitement is already building for an even bigger celebration.

student running the 50 yard dash
young athlete giving a high five to teacher
student athlete navigating hurdles at special olympics
band plays in stands at special olympics
young students enjoy playing under parachute
artist standing near his sculpture of the olympic torch
student and teacher high fiving at special olympics
adult transitioning students posing in front of olympic torch
navy and rotc members in formation on corbus field
select band members and teacher performing star spangled banner for special olympics opening
ROTC in formation on corbus field
students racing in 50 yard dash
superintendent rubén aurelio welcoming families to the special olympics ceremony
students having fun in the stands for the special olympics
high school leadership classmates stand with inspirational signs to welcome special olympic athletes to the field
student athletes running the 50 yard dash on track
student athletes running on track
student athlete being pushed in wheelchair to compete in race on track
student athlete celebrating completion of the hurdles
staff and families cheering on runners competing at special olympics
students in stands cheering on athletes with signs
athlete celebrating and posing after completing the hurdles
special olympics runners competing
student athlete throwing a javelin in competition
young student athlete on track with assistance
mother hugs daughter and cheers her on as she arrives for the special olympics
occupational therapist angie garcia and executive director of special education kristen hardy hug and pose for photo
mother waves as bus of daughter arrives for special olympics
child arrives off bus to special olympics
teachers hug as they arrive for special olympics
leadership students hold signs welcoming student athletes to the field
student athlete celebrating
student athletes competing in the hurdles
student athlete running hurdles
student standing with one foot on ball
student athlete in wheelchair participating in special olympics
young student athlete on racetrack participating in special olympics

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