Community High School District 94

Com= munity High School District 94<= /p>

326 Joliet Street – West Chicago, IL 60185=

Press Contact= : Gavin Engel, Counselor &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; For Immediate Release

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; 630/876-6309 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; September 21, 2009

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; gengel@d94.org

PRESS RELEASE

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (WEST CHICAGO)

AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS

HAVE PARTNERED UP TO BRING COMPETITIVE PLAY TO Y= OUR OWN COMMUNITY!!!!

&nbs= p; Community High School Distric= t 94 is very pleased to announce that a competitive sports program is being established for District 94 special education students with developmental delays and /or disabilities. = This program is being coordinated with Special Olympics Illinois, which is dedic= ated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physical= ly fit, productive, and respected members of society through sports training a= nd competition. District 94 shar= es a similar vision through learning, leadership, and living. The hope is to pro= vide all students with equal opportunities, no matter what differences may exist= !

&nbs= p; Once this program is implemented, we are interested in expanding it to our feeder districts which include West Chicago Elementary School District 33, Benjamin School Dist= rict 25, and Winfield School District 34.

&nbs= p; This endeavor needs volunteers and sponsorships from local businesses. If you would like to volunteer, sp= onsor our basketball or track and field teams, or just be part of the cheering section, please use the contact information above.

&nbs= p; Together we can make a difference!