Parent Letter~Restrictions on Cell Phones and Personal Internet-Connected Devices : 2024-2025 School Year

Dear Parents and/or Guardians:

On January 26th, 2024, the Province announced three actions for the safety and well-being of students in relation to digital technology. A parent letter regarding the new restrictions on cell phones and personal internet-connected devices that will be in place for the 2024-2025 school year is available below. This letter has was collaboratively issued by both middles schools in Fort St. John today.

Parent Letter RE: Cellphone Policy

Further the related new board policy 2014 can be found at https://policy.prn.bc.ca/board_policy/2014-restrictions-on-student-use-of-personal-internet-connected-devices-2/

A letter from the Superintendent was sent out yesterday as well. It is made available with a link to the policy at https://www.prn.bc.ca/parent-letter-restrictions-on-cell-phones-and-personal-internet-connected-devices/