Athletics get a boost from Arlington manufacturer
Published on Wed, Sep 23, 2009 by Beckye RandallRead More Schools
Students who participate in sports programs in the Arlington School District will have some help paying higher activity fees this year, thanks to a donation by Arlington-based Process Solutions.
Student athletes are assessed a fee of $75 for each sport at Arlington High School and $40 at Post and Haller middle schools. The fees help offset the rising costs of transportation and other expenses associated with the sports programs. Waivers are available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs, and the additional contribution will enable more kids to play this year.
The donation from Todd Busby, owner of the local manufacturing company, was gratefully accepted by the Arlington School Board at a September 14 meeting.
Tom Roys, athletic director at AHS, remarked, "We never want to deny a kid the chance to participate in a high school event because they can't afford that $75. This contribution goes a long way in making sure everybody gets a chance."
$2,000 of the grant will go toward the high school program, and the middle schools will share the remaining $1,000.
The school district welcomes sponsorship of the student athletic program at any level. To find out about sponsoring an athlete, contact Amy Miller at (360) 618-6306.
Waiver applications are available at any Arlington school and the school district office. The form is also available online at www.asd.wednet.edu.
Student athletes are assessed a fee of $75 for each sport at Arlington High School and $40 at Post and Haller middle schools. The fees help offset the rising costs of transportation and other expenses associated with the sports programs. Waivers are available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs, and the additional contribution will enable more kids to play this year.
The donation from Todd Busby, owner of the local manufacturing company, was gratefully accepted by the Arlington School Board at a September 14 meeting.
Tom Roys, athletic director at AHS, remarked, "We never want to deny a kid the chance to participate in a high school event because they can't afford that $75. This contribution goes a long way in making sure everybody gets a chance."
$2,000 of the grant will go toward the high school program, and the middle schools will share the remaining $1,000.
The school district welcomes sponsorship of the student athletic program at any level. To find out about sponsoring an athlete, contact Amy Miller at (360) 618-6306.
Waiver applications are available at any Arlington school and the school district office. The form is also available online at www.asd.wednet.edu.
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