Helman Elementary is the proud recipient of a grant from Soroptimist International of Ashland to expand opportunities for young girls. In line with Soroptimist International of Ashland's mission statement....

 A volunteer service organization improving the lives of women and girls locally and globally....

The project involves girls Kindergarten through Grade 5 in a variety of opportunities: providing books for the home featuring strong female role models (whether a person or a mouse), lunch once a month with a special mentor, science/math classes after school, field trips to businesses and organizations run and operated by women, and finally the opportunity to participate in environmental stewardship projects.

For more information, please contact Michelle Cuddeback at 482-5620.

For more information on Soroptimist International of Ashland, Click Here.