Beginning in the Fall 2025, Attica Central School District will enforce a ban on all cell phones during the instructional day from bell to bell. This includes cell phones and any other devices capable of two-way messaging or communication. School-issued devices and devices used to monitor specific health conditions are exempt.

The ban only covers the instructional day:

• 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. for grades PK-4

• 8:20 a.m.–3:10 p.m. for grades 5-12

Students in grades PK-4 will leave their devices in their backpacks turned off and stored in their locker or cubbies.

Students in grades 5-12 may:

• Leave their cell phones at home,

• Leave their cell phones in their vehicle if they drive to school, or

• Lock their cell phones in a school provided locker.

To get an important message to their children:

• A parent/guardian can call the school's main office. Office personnel will relay the message to the student. If the message is personal/private, staff will call the student to the office to speak directly with the parent/guardian.

For more information:

• Superintendent's message announcing policy

• Frequently Asked Questions-Cell Phone Policy Document

• Policy #7317-Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day-BOE Adpoted July 10, 2025

• June 26, 2025-Cell Phone Ban Informational Meeting Presentation