We are working towards ensuring menstruating students have access to period products during the school day.
Through our school programs we are working to provide period products to elementary through high school students in Northern Colorado.
With inclusivity, equity and access as our pillars, we want to be sure that ALL students have the opportunity to be included in our NOCO Schools Program.
NOCO Schools Programs
This program provides equitable access to period products to menstruating students. Our goal with this program is to assist schools in ensuring all students have access to basic necessities so they can focus on learning and stay in school.
After we completed a successful pilot program that provided period products and dispensers in the bathrooms in 4 schools (Thompson Valley, Berthoud High, Lucile Erwin, and High Plains) in the Fall of 2023, we were able to work with TSD staff to create a permanent program within the district that provides products in dispensers in the middle and high schools. We also provide period products to all health clerks in the TSD and Greeley Evans School District. As the need continues to grow within districts, we are working to connect with more schools to ensure all students have access to period products.
First Period Kits
This program provides 1st Period Kit bags to elementary schools in northern Colorado. We are currently supporting TSD and the Greeley Evans School District. The goal of this program is to not only remove the stigma around periods, but to also provide tangible period products to students to help them learn about the products and to ensure that students are prepared for their first period.
One Month Period Kits
In partnership with Justice Nesscessary,this program provides one-month period kits to schools in northern Colorado. The goal of this program is to increase student wellness and address barriers that prevent students from engaging in learning, after school activities, and everyday life. These one month- kits serve our most vulnerable students, who already face barriers. Lack of access to period products should not be one of them.
If you are interested in learning more please send us an email.
We have also created a Just the Facts flyer that shares basic information regarding menstruation.
These are just a few steps of many in our mission to ensure that all students have access to period products. We are here to end the stigma in the school setting and to empower students. It’s the first step of many and we are honored to be a part of it.
Together we are creating change. Together we are ending the stigma. Together we are ensuring that students can remain focused on learning.