This petition is going to the school board in response to their plan to cut funding for the WASD clubs, sports, and arts programs. We consider these as essential school activities. Extracurriculars are a necessary part of a well-rounded education. The kids need these opportunities to be successful in the short-term (college acceptance, scholarships, merit awards) as well as the long-term (character development). We support keeping these programs, even if it means raising taxes.