Student Unions and Affinity Groups

QSA

Queer Straight Alliance

Contact: AMS.QSA@ashland.k12.or.us

When: Tuesdays, First (1st)
Where: Lunch Room 62

The AMS Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) provides a safe place for students to meet, support each other, and talk about issues related to gender identity, as well as romantic preference. Straight and cis-gender students are invited to come and support their classmates and learn about Queer and Trans issues. We build a fun community and work to end homophobia and transphobia. QSA is open to all students regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or marital status.
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NASU

Native American Student Union (NASU)

Contact: AMS.NSU@ashland.k12.or.us
When: Wednesdays, 2-3pm
Where: Room 82

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The Native Student Union (NSU) is welcoming any student who identifies as part of the First Nations and peer allies. Together we will explore our common indigenous roots, celebrate the strength and beauty of our respective cultures, and work together to make our voices heard. There will be food, games, art, and community. Your participation matters. Your journey is important. We will discuss what is happening in our world and all things that matter to you! If this sounds like a place for you, please join us! NSU is open to all students regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or marital status.

bsu

Black Student Union

Contact: AMS.BSU@ashland.k12.or.us
When: Wednesdays, 2-3pm
Where: Room 69
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Welcome to AMS Black Student Union (BSU) Canvas page. If you identify as Black or African American or are a peer ally, we would love to have you join us in this safe space where you can share your thoughts, feelings, ideas, and experiences. We will discuss what is happening in our world and all things that matter to you!  BSU is open to all students regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or marital status.

asu

Asian Student Union

Contact:  AMS.ASU@ashland.k12.or.us
When:  Fridays, First (1st) Lunch
Where: Room 67
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The AMS Asian Student Union (ASU) is a place where any student who identifies as part of the Asian community or as a peer ally can explore both their own and other Asian cultures and share our mutual experiences! I am half Asian Indian and come from a family that includes people of Chinese, Singaporean and Indian cultures! I've also been able to visit countries like Cambodia, Thailand and South Korea and love the diversity of culture and what it means to be Asian! If you are like me and want a place where we can celebrate Asian heritage together, join me on Wednesdays during lunch from 11:30-12:00! ASU is open to all students regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or marital status.

LSU

Latino Student Union

Contact:  AMS.LSU@ashland.k12.or.us
When: Coming Soon (TBA - Wednesday Afternoons)
Time:  Wednesdays, 2-3pm
Where: Room 202
Why: To Talk with each other outside of class and to have fun watching music videos, playing games, and sharing culture!

Do you identify as part of the Latinx/Hispanic community or are a peer ally? Then we would love for you to join the Latino Student Union, or LSU, here at AMS! LSU is all about embracing Hispanic/Latinx heritage and sharing our ideas through music, culture, food, and more! LSU is open to all students regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or marital status.

Contacto:  AMS.LSU@ashland.k12.or.us
Cuándo: miércoles al mediodía
Por qué: ¡Para hablar entre ellos fuera de la clase y divertirse viendo videos musicales, jugando juegos y compartiendo cultura!

¿Te identificas como parte de la comunidad latinx/hispana? ¡Entonces nos encantaría que se uniera a la Unión de Estudiantes Latinos, o LSU, aquí en AMS! ¡LSU se trata de abrazar la herencia hispana / latinx y compartir nuestras ideas a través de la música, la cultura, la comida y más!