Elk Point Police Chief Jacob Limoges, Elk Point police officers, Union County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Elk Point-Jefferson Special Olympics coach Cassandra Schmith and Polar Plunge participants gather for a group photo during the school’s first Cool School Polar Plunge on Oct. 2 in Elk Point. The event benefited Special Olympics South Dakota. Submitted photo

Students, law enforcement officers and community members gathered at Elk Point-Jefferson School on Friday, Oct. 2, for the school’s first Cool School Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics South Dakota.

The event was held in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics South Dakota and brought participants together for an afternoon of fundraising, school spirit and a quick …