Tobacco and Vaping

It is the policy of Springfield High School to prohibit the use of tobacco or tobacco substitutes (e.g. e-cigarettes and vaporizers) on school grounds in accordance with state law (Act 135). This ban extends to any student, employee or visitor to the school, and applies at all times, whether or not school is in session. Students are, furthermore, prohibited from possessing tobacco or vaporizing products at all times while under the supervision of school staff or at school sponsored activities. 

Violations of this policy include: 

• For sale and distribution of tobacco products or vaping products (tobacco or non-tobacco), the following will occur: Out-of-school suspension for three school days.  The products will be confiscated and destroyed.

  • Local law enforcement will be notified and students may be subject to fines.

• For purchase and use of tobacco products or vaping products (tobacco or non-tobacco), the following will occur: Out-of-school suspension for one school day.  Multiple violations will be considered “insubordination” and could result in longer suspensions. The products will be confiscated and destroyed.

  • Local law enforcement will be notified and students may be subject to fines.

• For possession of tobacco products or vaping products (tobacco or non-tobacco), the following will occur: 1 day of ISS or OSS.  Multiple violations will be considered “insubordination” and could result in suspensions. The products will be confiscated and destroyed.

  • Local law enforcement will be notified and students may be subject to fines.