Save High School Gymnastics in Anchorage

The Issue

I have always had a deep desire to compete in gymnastics. But due to the financial issues of joining a regular team, high school gymnastics will provide the only pathway to fulfill this dream. The potential decision by the Anchorage School District (ASD) to cut high school gymnastics would shatter mine, and many other students', dreams. High school sports, specifically gymnastics, serve as an essential platform for us as students to not only excel in sport but also build character, health, and camaraderie. Around 460,000 student-athletes participate nationwide in school sports each year as per the National Federation of State High School Associations. Cutting gymnastics would decrease these opportunities, impacting our community adversely. Please help me in urging ASD to rethink their decision, and uphold the value and importance of school gymnastics in Anchorage. Sign this petition to save high school gymnastics in our town.

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The Issue

I have always had a deep desire to compete in gymnastics. But due to the financial issues of joining a regular team, high school gymnastics will provide the only pathway to fulfill this dream. The potential decision by the Anchorage School District (ASD) to cut high school gymnastics would shatter mine, and many other students', dreams. High school sports, specifically gymnastics, serve as an essential platform for us as students to not only excel in sport but also build character, health, and camaraderie. Around 460,000 student-athletes participate nationwide in school sports each year as per the National Federation of State High School Associations. Cutting gymnastics would decrease these opportunities, impacting our community adversely. Please help me in urging ASD to rethink their decision, and uphold the value and importance of school gymnastics in Anchorage. Sign this petition to save high school gymnastics in our town.

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The Decision Makers

Anchorage School Board
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Patrick Higgins
Patrick Higgins
Anchorage School Board - Seat E
“Hello, and thank you for sharing your concerns with me regarding potential budget cuts to the gymnastics program. I wanted to ensure that I responded to those who signed this petition. Please note that this response comes from me as an individual board member and does not reflect the thoughts of others on the board or the board as a whole. The first thing I want to emphasize is that, at this moment, there is no finalized budget, and therefore, no spending cuts have been made yet. This is why I encourage you to continue raising your voices to share what is important to you. Specifically, be sure to communicate your concerns with the elected representatives in the legislature, as they are the ones who determine the funding that school boards have to work with. As I always like to remind people: you are the boss, and it's important to let both your representatives and us know what you think and what you want. In the meantime, until there is a finalized budget, I am not able to say which specific cuts may be on the table or where I, as an individual board member, will stand on them. What I can promise is that I am listening to what you and other residents are sharing, and I am taking your feedback to heart. Please keep speaking out. Patrick Higgins Anchorage School Board Member”
Margo Bellamy
Margo Bellamy
Anchorage School Board - Seat A
Kelly Lessens
Kelly Lessens
Anchorage School Board - Seat B

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Petition created on February 6, 2025