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Join Us for the True Strength: Ability Awareness! Basketball Game
Join Us for the True Strength: Ability Awareness! Basketball Game

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Join Us for the True Strength: Ability Awareness! Basketball Game

At Ross Local School District, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every student feels seen, valued, and celebrated. True Strength, an initiative founded by a visionary group of RLSD students and staff in partnership with Headlines Sportswear in early 2024, embodies this commitment. This extraordinary event unites students of all ability levels, highlighting the beauty in our differences and the power of our similarities.

We are thrilled to invite the entire Ross community—students, families, and community members alike—to join us for the second annual True Strength basketball game at 7:15 PM on Friday, January 24 (freshman and junior varsity games at 4:30 and 5:45pm). The event will take place at Ross High School, where our Rams will face off against Monroe in a game unlike any other.

This is more than a basketball game—it’s a celebration of inclusion, community, and the unique opportunities public schools like ours offer to welcome and support ALL students. True Strength reminds us that every student, regardless of ability level, contributes to the vibrant tapestry of our school and community.

 

Why True Strength Matters

True Strength began with a simple yet profound goal: to create an event that celebrates diverse abilities and builds connections. Through this effort, our students have inspired peers, staff, and families to embrace the values of empathy, inclusion, and collaboration.

The game itself is a joyful and heartwarming experience, a chance to enjoy competition of the game while raising money for the two schools’ Special Services Departments. From cheers in the stands to the camaraderie on the court, the True Strength game demonstrates what it means to support one another and stand together as a community.

 

A Celebration of Public Education

Public schools like Ross are uniquely positioned to provide equitable opportunities for students of all backgrounds and abilities. True Strength underscores the mission of public education—to serve ALL students and to prepare them to thrive in an interconnected world. Events like this serve as a reminder of the important role public schools play in creating inclusive spaces where every child has a chance to shine.

 

Be Part of the Celebration

We hope you will join us on Friday, January 24, for this meaningful community event. Whether you’re a student, a parent, a local business owner, or a longtime supporter of Ross Local Schools, your presence matters. Together, we can show what it means to truly support one another and celebrate the strength in community.

Let’s fill the stands with love, encouragement, and the energy that makes Ross a special place to live and learn. Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and help us make this True Strength game a night to remember.

 

💛 Ross Rams: True Strength, True Community 💛

Get game tickets at our Box Office.

Order shirts (by Sunday, January 19) at this link.

 

Together, we can show what it means to celebrate ALL students of ALL abilities. We’ll see you on January 24!