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Board of Education Honors Special Olympic Athlete 

Student excelled in swimming events at Summer Games

ELGIN - The School District U-46 Board of Education Monday night honored a student for his first place finishes in swimming events at the Summer Games of the Illinois Special Olympics.

Nathan Scholl, a junior at Bartlett High School, brought home gold medals in both the 25-meter backstroke and the 25-meter freestyle from the statewide competition held in Bloomington-Normal in June. Nathan competes for the Blue Stars, U-46’s Special Olympics team.

“Beyond his incredible athletic talent, Nathan shines as a true team player, always cheering on his teammates, lifting others up, and showing what great sportsmanship looks like,” said Blue Stars coach Brooke McGrath. “His determination, kindness, and friendship make him not just an outstanding athlete, but an amazing person to have on our team.”

The Board of Education recognized Nathan with an “Accent on Achievement” certificate during its meeting on Monday, September 22.

“This is fun and exciting,” Nathan said after receiving the Accent. “It’s such an honor to be here.”

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School District U-46, the second largest public school district in Illinois, serves families in 11 communities: Bartlett, Elgin, Hanover Park, South Elgin, Streamwood and Wayne, as well as portions of Carol Stream, Hoffman Estates, St. Charles, Schaumburg, and West Chicago. In total, the district encompasses 90 square miles within the Fox River Valley, approximately 45 minutes northwest of downtown Chicago, and includes communities within Cook, DuPage and Kane counties. Nearly 34,000 students attend the 56 District schools and programs. To learn more, visit the U-46 website, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.