Phones / PCDs

Cell Phone/Personal Communication Device Policy and Procedures: 

WUSD Board Policy po5136: "Personal communication devices" (PCDs), also referred to as "wireless communication devices", as used in this policy, mean a portable wireless device that has the capability to provide voice, messaging, or other data communication between two (2) or more parties and includes all of the following:

1. cellular/mobile telephone;

2. tablet computer;

3. laptop computer;

4. gaming device;

5. smartphone;

6. e-reader;

7. smartwatch;

8. wearable technology;

9. any other web-enabled devices of any type. 

While students may possess PCDs in school, on school property, they must be powered completely off (i.e., not just placed into vibrate or silent mode) and stored out of sight during school hours.

Whitewater Middle School strives to teach students responsible use with personal electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, headphones, earbuds, airpods, etc.  The following are guidelines for appropriate use of cell phones at WMS.

WMS 2026-2027 Phone Policy

• Use of phones or personal electronic devices including wireless earbuds is not permitted during any part of the school day.

• Students may not have phones, earbuds / earphones  on their person during class periods.  

• All students must keep their phone/personal communication device stored in their locker from 7:45am to 3:30pm. 

The following actions are prohibited at all times:

• Accessing Inappropriate, unsafe, or disruptive materials

• Communicating on the phone during class (talking, texting, posting, etc.)

• Picture/Video recording without an individual’s permission

• Picture/Video recording in the locker rooms/restrooms

Students violating the electronic device policy will be subject to the following behavior plan: