The board approved the contracts. The co-op is set to continue and our athletes are safe.
May 26, 2016
Final supporters
PETITION
We the undersigned members of Elmwood & Plum City communities petition to respectfully request and demand The Elmwood School Board to pass the Boys/Girls EPC CO-OP's contracts set forth for April 1, 2016.
We don't want any child to go through the experience of not having the ability to be on a team because the school may not be able to offer the sports to them. Elmwood & Plum City Schools need each other to CO-OP with the declining numbers in students & those interested in school athletics. Each district alone doesn't have the numbers or kids with athletic talents & skills to continue to stay competitive with other schools. Although the girl numbers are adequate at this time, families move, kids become uninterested in sports & find alternate extra-curricular activities or families may not afford to continue with the sport, all reasons to continue with the CO-OP as numbers can decline in the future.
The boys haven't had enough numbers in the past, as we have seen, and going forward without the CO-OP may seriously impact the boys/girls sports programs. If each school were to have their own sports program, it could lead to not having enough players where the sport may not be offered for them to play or the talent level of the players forcing younger athletes to play older kids at a different skill level which may cripple the outcome of the sport, possibly losing most games & affecting their morale and attitude about the sport. We have seen this in the past with this outcome which is why the CO-OP needs to continue as started for both boys/girls athletics. We want to teach our kids the importance of trying your best & earning your spot on a team & to continue to build support with our programs together.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 30, 2016
March 30, 2016
The momentum is undeniable now. Seeing this much community energy proves how vital these teams are to our students.
Reached 100 supporters
March 29, 2016
41 Comments
I remember when Elmwood did not have enough boys for their wrestling program and Plum City was just starting out. The two schools co-oped together for the greater good. Braking up this co-op oportunity is a very bad idea. Keep them togther!
Best thing that ever happen when my son was a senior they became champs as ONE!! Keep it going
Numbers are decreasing the younger it gets. I would much rather not play as much but be on a successful team than play a lot and not be successful. I personally love the co-op because I made some great friends that I thought would never have existed.
The co-ops between Plum City and Elmwood have proven to serve the students of both districts well. The student athletes have formed relationships with their teammates and friends and there is really no reason to break those bonds just because one school has enough bodies to field a team for a single sport for the next school year. In my opinion this should be a long term plan, not a year by year decision.
I went to elmwood when I was younger and have had and still have family who go to this school, to not allow the kids to have a sporting event at their own school in their hometown is terrible, a small town football and basketball game is the only thing some people look forward too! Let the kids play at their school!
Keep the EPC Wolves Co-op.
I was a part of the E-PC co-op for wrestling under the late-great Bruce Webster. I made so many friends that I wouldn't have otherwise met. Show the kids what it means to be a part of a community and work together.
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The board approved the contracts. The co-op is set to continue and our athletes are safe.
May 26, 2016
Final supporters
PETITION
We the undersigned members of Elmwood & Plum City communities petition to respectfully request and demand The Elmwood School Board to pass the Boys/Girls EPC CO-OP's contracts set forth for April 1, 2016.
We don't want any child to go through the experience of not having the ability to be on a team because the school may not be able to offer the sports to them. Elmwood & Plum City Schools need each other to CO-OP with the declining numbers in students & those interested in school athletics. Each district alone doesn't have the numbers or kids with athletic talents & skills to continue to stay competitive with other schools. Although the girl numbers are adequate at this time, families move, kids become uninterested in sports & find alternate extra-curricular activities or families may not afford to continue with the sport, all reasons to continue with the CO-OP as numbers can decline in the future.
The boys haven't had enough numbers in the past, as we have seen, and going forward without the CO-OP may seriously impact the boys/girls sports programs. If each school were to have their own sports program, it could lead to not having enough players where the sport may not be offered for them to play or the talent level of the players forcing younger athletes to play older kids at a different skill level which may cripple the outcome of the sport, possibly losing most games & affecting their morale and attitude about the sport. We have seen this in the past with this outcome which is why the CO-OP needs to continue as started for both boys/girls athletics. We want to teach our kids the importance of trying your best & earning your spot on a team & to continue to build support with our programs together.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 30, 2016
March 30, 2016
The momentum is undeniable now. Seeing this much community energy proves how vital these teams are to our students.
Reached 100 supporters
March 29, 2016
41 Comments
Terminating the co-op will have a negative effect for the kids of both Elmwood and Plum City. Without the co-op, you will be taking away opportunities for kids that they would not otherwise have due to low participation numbers. Deciding not to co-op for invalid reasons is selfish; these kids deserve people to be looking out for their best interests, which is not what has currently been happening.
I remember when Elmwood did not have enough boys for their wrestling program and Plum City was just starting out. The two schools co-oped together for the greater good. Braking up this co-op oportunity is a very bad idea. Keep them togther!
Best thing that ever happen when my son was a senior they became champs as ONE!! Keep it going
Numbers are decreasing the younger it gets. I would much rather not play as much but be on a successful team than play a lot and not be successful. I personally love the co-op because I made some great friends that I thought would never have existed.
The co-ops between Plum City and Elmwood have proven to serve the students of both districts well. The student athletes have formed relationships with their teammates and friends and there is really no reason to break those bonds just because one school has enough bodies to field a team for a single sport for the next school year. In my opinion this should be a long term plan, not a year by year decision.
I went to elmwood when I was younger and have had and still have family who go to this school, to not allow the kids to have a sporting event at their own school in their hometown is terrible, a small town football and basketball game is the only thing some people look forward too! Let the kids play at their school!
Keep the EPC Wolves Co-op.
I was a part of the E-PC co-op for wrestling under the late-great Bruce Webster. I made so many friends that I wouldn't have otherwise met. Show the kids what it means to be a part of a community and work together.
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Terminating the co-op will have a negative effect for the kids of both Elmwood and Plum City. Without the co-op, you will be taking away opportunities for kids that they would not otherwise have due to low participation numbers. Deciding not to co-op for invalid reasons is selfish; these kids deserve people to be looking out for their best interests, which is not what has currently been happening.