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Bethalto School District Celebrates Integrated Bowling Team's Success

The integrated bowling team made it to the state championship, emphasizing inclusivity and collaboration.

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Dawn Stevenson, students, and Jen Weber.

BETHALTO - Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 recently celebrated their integrated bowling team.

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This year, the Civic Memorial High School integrated bowling program had three teams make it to the state championship in Decatur, Illinois, on Dec. 6, 2025. The Bethalto Board of Education celebrated these students during their regular meeting on Dec. 18, 2025.

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“It was super exciting,” said Jen Weber, the district’s Coordinator of Special Education. “They had a long day and everyone did great.”

The integrated bowling team is composed of students in the special and general education pathways at Civic Memorial High School. Students practice and compete together.

During the meeting on Dec. 18, students shared their names and what place they received at state. Weber added that they are “so blessed to have an amazing coach” in special education teacher Dawn Stevenson.

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