Ringgold Elementary School

Ringgold High School has been one of the hardest, most painful places I’ve ever had to be in. I’ve been mistreated, lied on, and judged no matter how hard I try. I’m literally running a clothing drive to help my community, and somehow I’m still treated like the problem.I’ll never forget being 10 years old, crying because my mother had just passed, and being told I was “doing it for attention.” Being threatened with suspension for grieving my own mom is something that still hurts to this day.And the worst part? This school is NOT safe. I’ve had grown parents walk up on me twice — threatening me and cussing me out — and nothing was done. Not one thing to protect me.I’m tired. I’m hurt. And I’m speaking up because no student should ever go through what I’ve gone through.