Arnett Public Schools

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT TO FAMILIES: “BELL TO BELL” CELL PHONE POLICY

Effective July 1, 2025

At Arnett Public Schools, we are committed to maintaining a focused, connected, and distraction-free learning environment. In alignment with Senate Bill 139, which mandates that all public schools in Oklahoma restrict student use of personal electronic devices during the school day, we are implementing a new district-wide policy on personal electronic wireless communication devices.

🚫 What You Need to Know:

Beginning July 1, 2025, all students will be expected to keep personal electronic devices turned off and out of sight during the school day—from the first bell to the last.

This includes:

• 📱 Cell phones

• ⌚ Smartwatches / smart glasses

• 🎧 Earbuds / headphones

• 🎵 iPods or personal music devices

• 🌐 Any device that connects to the internet or cellular network

👧 Elementary Students (Pre-K – 6th Grade):

• Phones will be turned off, collected, and securely stored each morning by the homeroom teacher.

👦 Junior High / High School Students:

• May bring devices at their own risk.

• Devices may only be used before school and after final dismissal.

• Devices are not allowed during class, passing periods, or lunch.

• Exceptions apply to school day field trips (e.g., ballgames), where phone use may be permitted.

📞 Communication During the Day:

• If a student needs to contact a parent/guardian, they may request to use the office phone.

• Likewise, families needing to reach a student during the school day should contact the school office directly.

We encourage you to begin preparing your student now for this change. Thank you for partnering with us to support a positive and focused learning experience for all students.

For questions, please contact your child’s school principal.