Middle and high school students must keep backpacks in lockers during the school day

What happened

The board approved a new rule requiring middle and high school students to store backpacks in their lockers during the school day. Students may retrieve them from their lockers between classes as needed.

Why it matters to families

Students can no longer carry backpacks with them during the school day, so families and students will need to plan around locker access between classes.

The evidence

The September 14, 2026 board minutes state that the board unanimously approved adding this rule to the Middle/High School Student Handbook: “Backpacks must be stored in student lockers during the school day. Students may access their backpacks at their lockers as needed between classes.”

The source