CTE Innovation High School Cell Phone Policy

CTEIHS Cell Phone Policy Notice Letter

Rockingham County High School - Cell Phone Policy 

On December 10, 2025, the RCS Board of Education approved the recommended revisions to Board Policy 18: Use of Cell Phones and Other Wireless Communication Devices effective January 1, 2026.

The following will be important for our students and parents to be aware of as this policy and regulation are fully implemented.

  • Students may use their cell phones WCDs responsibly on the bus, walking into school, and before entering homeroom each morning.

  • Elementary and Middle school students may not use WCDs from the start of the instructional day (either homeroom or a designated bell time) to the end of the last class period, including transitions, lunch, and restroom breaks.

  • High Schools may not use WCDs from the start of the instructional day (either homeroom or a designated bell time) to the end of the last class period including restroom breaks. Students may check their WCDs during their designated lunch time and during transitional times (i.e. class changes).

  • All students will be allowed to check phones 10 minutes each day prior to dismissal in case there is an important message from parents.

  • If parents need to get in touch with their child during the school day and prior to the last 10 minutes of the school day, please call the main office and we will assist.

  • Students may use their phones WCDs after dismissal.

  • Devices must be powered completely off and stored out of sight during this time.

  • Phones should not be on their person or visible on a desk or other area while in classes

At the start of the calendar year, our school level administrators will work with students to ensure they understand what is expected of them. You may access this policy on the Rockingham County Schools website under Board Policies at Board Policy 4318: Use of Cell Phones and Other Wireless Communication Devices and the 4318-Regulation: Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices Implementation Procedures.

If you have any questions, you may contact our school at 336-342-4261 ext. 2568.