05/30/2026
In the words of Rockingham County School’s Director of Elementary Education, Leslie Coleman-Cassell,
“Today was an incredible day at Douglass Elementary School as our Exceptional Eagles participated in the first annual Adaptive Sports for All event!
The celebration kicked off with a parade through the school, where students and staff filled the atrium to cheer on our participants. The excitement and support from the entire Douglass community set the tone for a day dedicated to celebrating our students and their accomplishments.
Following awards, students enjoyed adaptive games, sensory stations, face painting, Kona Ice, popcorn, and countless opportunities to build confidence, experience success, and have fun with their peers and families.
A heartfelt thank you goes to the amazing Douglass staff, volunteers, families, and community members who made this event possible. Special thanks to Taylor Peach, Erin Moll, Kristy Talbott, Meredith Highfill, Hope Hutchens, Kim Johnson, Avery Neugent, Katie Fain, Lisa Corum, Gail McGuire, Rottura Carlton, our wonderful parents and siblings, and all of the volunteers who helped make today so special.
A special thank you also goes to Principal Larinda Neal for her leadership and support of this event.
Today was a beautiful reminder that every student has unique strengths and talents worth celebrating. We are so proud of our Exceptional Eagles and grateful to everyone who helped make this day a success! 🦅💙💛”
