Triumphant Athletes, Unstoppable Community Spirit

by Camy Reynolds / photos courtesy of JISD

For some Jarrell ISD students, the best part of the school year is being able to participate in the Special Olympics. Last month, more than 650 athletes from all over the region gathered in Georgetown to compete in track and field events.

As the seven athletes representing JISD headed out, they were surprised to see the band, cheerleaders, fellow students, and community members standing outside to wish them luck with a parade send-off. Andrea David, Director of Special Education for Jarrell ISD, says the energy and excitement around the field was contagious and students could be heard encouraging each other while getting pepped up to compete.

“Our kids did amazing! It was a lot of work, but it was so worth it. Congratulations to all seven of our athletes for bringing home a medal in every event!” Andrea David, JISD Director of Special Education