News release
The annual Hart Games return to Valencia High School on Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Opening ceremonies begin promptly at 10 a.m. as approximately 350 special education students from 11 schools will step onto the track to compete in the William S. Hart Union High School District’s special education track and field meet.
The event is sponsored and organized by the Hart district’s Adapted Physical Education Department, and for many of these students, it is the highlight of their year, said a news release from the district.
The Hart Games are the culmination of months of preparation during a track and field unit in physical education. Students practice running, throwing, jumping and cheering each other on.
“What makes the Hart Games so special is that, for a few beautiful hours, the stadium belongs entirely to these students,” the release said. “They are the center of attention in an arena typically reserved for the fastest, the strongest, the most naturally athletic. On this day, the spotlight shines on perseverance, courage, teamwork and heart.”
Valencia High School is located at 27801 Dickason Drive, Valencia. Admission is free.
