We are a group of students at Ames High School hoping to make a much needed change.
We are a group of students at Ames High School hoping to make a much needed change.
While at AMS, we noticed a lack of free period supplies at our school. There were only two ways for students to access feminine hygiene products for free; They could either ask a teacher for products, purchased with the teachers own money, or go to the nurse's office. The nurses' office is located far away from classrooms. This time consuming endeavour takes time out of passing period and can cut into class time.
Students without access to free feminine hygiene products are more likely to stay home during their period or leave school early. Going to school without the supplies needed to take care of your period is terrifying.
HOW ARE WE FIXING THIS PROBLEM?
It's our mission to provide menstrual products for free. Ames schools don't provide this service in restrooms, so we decided to do it ourselves after seeing the need. We stock restrooms at AHS with free menstrual products for students to take as they need. This will help to negate the negative impact periods can have on the lives of many. You can help us achieve this by donating.
ABOUT US
ELLA (publicist/co-founder)- I am a Junior at Ames High School. I'm involved in school clubs like Speech, Drama, and Ethics Bowl. I am also an Art Club Co-President.
ELODIE (president/co-founder)- I am a Junior at AHS. When not in school (or doing homework), I enjoy parkour, volleyball, acting, high jump, speech, ethics bowl, and spending time with my friends and family. I am also a student board representative at Story Theater Company.
MAGGIE (treasurer/co-founder)- I am a junior at AHS. Outside of school I enjoy reading, music, watching TV, and hanging out with friends. I am also very involved in Story Theater Company!
From left to Right: Ella, Elodie, Maggie