Outcry as Michigan high school asks girls to share details of menstrual cycles
Lakeview high school in St Clair Shores, Michigan. Photograph: Google MapsView image in fullscreenLakeview high school in St Clair Shores, Michigan. A written/email note from a parent stating the length of the menstrual duration is required, so the student can make up the days.”“Students will complete dry land workouts to be able to make up the days,” it continues.
- ▪Lakeview high school in St Clair Shores, Michigan.
- ▪Photograph: Google MapsView image in fullscreenLakeview high school in St Clair Shores, Michigan.
- ▪A written/email note from a parent stating the length of the menstrual duration is required, so the student can make up the days.”“Students will complete dry land workouts to be able to make up the days,” it continues.
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Lakeview high school in St Clair Shores, Michigan. Photograph: Google MapsView image in fullscreenLakeview high school in St Clair Shores, Michigan. Photograph: Google MapsUS newsOutcry as Michigan high school asks girls to share details of menstrual cyclesStudents required to disclose information if they wish to make up swimming days lost because of their periodsMarina DunbarThu 17 Sep 2026 14.53 EDTLast modified on Thu 17 Sep 2026 14.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Michigan high school is facing scrutiny after parents raised concerns over a gym class policy requiring female students to disclose information about their menstrual cycles if they want to make up swimming days missed because of their periods.Under the policy, which appears in a Lakeview high school gym syllabus,…
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