Be An Ally Week

This coming week marks Ally Week, a week where we engage in a national dialogue about how everyone in and out of school can work to become better allies to LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning) youth. 

Spectrum has planned a few events to celebrate the BHS LGBTQ community and its allies. You can participate in Be an Ally Week by stopping by our table outside the cafeteria to sign the Ally Pledge and get a rainbow ribbon. You can also wear rainbow, purple, or your rainbow ribbon on Tuesday, 9/26 to show your ally pride!

The Ally Pledge: 
I believe all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression deserve to feel safe and supported. That means I pledge to:

• Not use anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) language or slurs.
• Intervene, if I safely can, in situations where students are being harassed or tell an adult.
• Support efforts to end bullying and harassment.
• Encourage others to be allies.