The Washington County School District recently made a decision that all sports at the 9th and 10th grade levels will not be played next year. This is due to budget cuts in the school district budget. While we recognize that there are tough decisions to be made, we also do not believe that this is an acceptable choice in cuts. We are petitioning for the School Bard to take another look at the options, and this includes at options that may not include school funds to be used for these sports. We believe that these sports build character and discipline, and that the effects of the sports programs not being available to those who want to participate may have effects that outweigh the budget concerns.

If you agree that the sports programs are not an acceptable budget cut, please sign below. We invite all who are 8th grade students or higher, former students and parents to participate in the petition. We ask that at this time only residents of Washington County, or those whos children attend a Washington County School District school sign the petition. You can email individual comments and we will deliver them as well. The email is sportsareimportant@gmail.com. We want to complete signatures by 04/06/09.