At Liberty STEAM Charter, we are proud to be a Unified Champion School through Special Olympics—a distinction that represents far more than a designation. It reflects who we are at our core and how we choose to show up for every scholar, every day.
As a Unified Champion School, we intentionally design experiences where scholars with and without intellectual disabilities learn, lead, compete, and grow side by side. This includes unified sports teams, inclusive student leadership opportunities, and school-wide practices that ensure every scholar feels seen, valued, and empowered to contribute. We are not just creating access—we are building authentic belonging.
One powerful example of this work in action is our monthly after-school enrichment experience, where our exceptional needs scholars come together with their general education peers to participate in a variety of activities rooted in our core values. In these moments, scholars build relationships, practice teamwork, and see one another as teammates and friends—not defined by differences, but united by shared experiences.
At Liberty, we believe exposure and opportunity change lives. When scholars learn in inclusive environments, they develop empathy, confidence, leadership, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. They learn that differences are not barriers—they are strengths that make our community stronger.
This work is deeply aligned to The Liberty Difference—our commitment to urgently pursue excellence, be the joy, and make the impossible possible. Inclusion is how we live out our promise to every family we serve. It is how we prepare scholars not just for academic success, but for life as compassionate, capable leaders who will help build a more vibrant and unified community right here in Sumter.
At Liberty, we don’t just talk about inclusion—we model it, we expect it, and we celebrate it.At Liberty STEAM Charter, we are proud to be a Unified Champion School through Special Olympics—a distinction that represents far more than a designation. It reflects who we are at our core and how we choose to show up for every scholar, every day.
As a Unified Champion School, we intentionally design experiences where scholars with and without intellectual disabilities learn, lead, compete, and grow side by side. This includes unified sports teams, inclusive student leadership opportunities, and school-wide practices that ensure every scholar feels seen, valued, and empowered to contribute. We are not just creating access—we are building authentic belonging.
One powerful example of this work in action is our monthly after-school enrichment experience, where our exceptional needs scholars come together with their general education peers to participate in a variety of activities rooted in our core values. In these moments, scholars build relationships, practice teamwork, and simply see one another as teammates and friends—not defined by differences, but united by shared experiences.
At Liberty, we believe exposure and opportunity change lives. When scholars learn in inclusive environments, they develop empathy, confidence, leadership, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. They learn that differences are not barriers—they are strengths that make our community stronger.
This work is deeply aligned to The Liberty Difference—our commitment to urgently pursue excellence, be the joy, and make the impossible possible. Inclusion is how we live out our promise to every family we serve. It is how we prepare scholars not just for academic success, but for life as compassionate, capable leaders who will help build a more vibrant and unified community right here in Sumter.
At Liberty, we don’t just talk about inclusion—we model it, we expect it, and we celebrate it.