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Middle school keeps phones-in-lockers rule for now
What happened
On January 12, 2026 the board tabled proposed middle school handbook changes on phones, smartwatches and earbuds. The current pilot, where students keep phones in lockers, continues through 2025-26, to be reviewed before 2026-27. A districtwide phone policy (5209) was later under policy committee review.
Why it matters to families
Phone rules affect every middle schooler's day. The smartwatch and earbud limits were not adopted.
The evidence
January 12, 2026 minutes record a motion 'to table the recommended handbook updates to further review the current processes in place at DeWitt Middle School.' The recording describes continuing the phones-in-lockers pilot.
The source
January 12, 2026 organizational meeting minutesSee the full record for DeWitt Public Schools.
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