Reidsville, NC- Rockingham County High School is one of 10 schools in the state to join this year's class of National Banner Unified Champion Schools. According to Special Olympics, a Unified Champion School is one that meets 10 standards of excellence developed by a national panel of leaders in education and Special Olympics North America.

Activities within the standards include Special Olympics Unified Sports, Inclusive Youth Leadership and Whole-School Engagement. Unified Champion Schools are expected to meet all 10 standards every year and are able to reapply for banner status every four years.

Rockingham County High School plans to celebrate its banner status with a ceremony on Dec. 11 inside the school's gymnasium. Special Olympics North Carolina and local law enforcement and government officials/agencies will be there to recognize the achievement.