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In its continued support of Special Olympics, the Hazelwood School District will host a swim meet and two track meets this spring.

On April 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Hazelwood Central High School will host the only dedicated swim meet for Special Olympics in the area. The meet is in its 16th year at HCHS. Swimmers will compete in the freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and relays. The events are qualifiers for state and national Special Olympics competitions.

The Special Olympics Unified Track and Field meet at Hazelwood West High School is April 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This meet is in its 14th year. Athletes and student partners work together as teams to compete in the 4×100 relay, running long jump and a throwing event (shot put, softball or tennis ball).

Hazelwood East High School will welcome elementary students to a Special Olympics track meet on May 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This meet is in its 15 year. Events include 50-meter, 100-meter and 200-meter races, low-motor runs, standing long jump, running long jump, tennis ball throw, softball throw and events for smaller children.

Every athlete goes home with a medal or ribbon to signify achievement at each Special Olympics event. Hundreds of athletes take part each year from schools throughout the District, St. Louis County and those served by Special School District of St. Louis County. Students and staff from each District high school spend the day as volunteers to help with events, activities and crafts in the Olympic Village, providing hospitality to the athletes and more.

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