On June 26, 2025, the Zillah School District adopted an updated Policy 3245 and Procedure 3245P for student telecommunication devices that optimize instructional opportunities for students.
Student devices are allowed on and operated only:
- Before and after the regular school day;
- During the student’s designated breaks and passing periods;
- When an emergency exists that involves imminent danger;
- When a school administrator authorizes the student to use the device.
*All other times (Instructional time), devices should be turned off/out of sight/not used.
Telecommunication devices may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Cell Phones
- Earbuds/Headphones/etc.
- Tablets
- E-Readers (Kindle and the like)
- Portable Media Players
The ZSD understands this may change how families communicate during the school day. We encourage students to seek support from staff members or ask to call a parent or guardian using building office phones. Parents are welcome to call building offices to communicate with their child for any reason at any time. Privacy will be permitted.
OR
For use of personal devices to communicate, wait for breaks, such as lunch, or passing periods.
Violation of this policy will be strictly enforced as we strive to limit distractions from the learning environment. For repeated violations, progressive discipline will be applied that may include the elimination of all telecommunication devices per students involved.