Phones and smartwatches must stay off and in lockers all day in middle and high school

What happened

Under the state's bell-to-bell law and board policy #7316, middle and high school students must keep phones, smartwatches and tablets turned off and in their lockers during the school day. Backpacks do not count as storage. Elementary students are discouraged from bringing devices.

Why it matters to families

This changes the school day for every student. Students who break the rule can have their device locked in a pouch or kept until a parent picks it up.

The evidence

The district's back-to-school flyer and FAQ page describe the rule, the storage requirement and the steps for repeat violations. A June 2026 board report credited the policy with changing behavior at the high school.

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