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The Milepost: Cell Phones in Classrooms - Our Journey Continues

Posted Date: 01/07/26 (05:00 PM)
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The Milepost newsletter logo which features the image of a mountain with the Chehalis School District compass logo rising above it like a sun

Our Digital Journey Continues

Where We've Been, Where We're Going

January 7, 2026

Secondary Families: We Want to Hear from You

On our journey to distraction-free learning, we want to make sure every voice is heard.

In November, we held a conversation with families of students in grades K-5. That conversation was followed by a survey to all K-5 parents. You'll find the results from that survey below.

Families of students in grades 6-12, it's your turn! Please join us for a conversation about our student cell phone use policy:

6 p.m. Tues. Jan. 13
In the W.F. West High School Library

This event is open to all students and parents and is a chance for you to tell us about your experiences:
  • What is working?
  • Where could we make improvements?
  • How can we work together on the subject of student cell phone and telecommunication device use to ensure we're creating the best possible learning environments in our classrooms?
 

Our K-5 Parent Survey Results

Thank You for Making Your Voices Heard

After our Journey to Distraction-Free Learning Event in November, we asked parents of students in grades K-5 to tell us what they thought about student cell phone and telecommunication device use.

Thank you to the 122 parents who took the time to make their voices heard on this subject. Below, you will find a few results from this survey. CLICK HERE to read the full results of our K-5 parent survey.
A chart showing results of a parent survey answer the question "Does Your Student Own a Cell Phone or Telecommunication Device?"
A graph of answers from a K-5 parent survey answers the question "Does your student bring their devices to school?"
A graph showing results of a K-5 parent survey shows answers for the question "What level of policy do you think is appropriate."

Save the Date & RSVP: Free Screening of "Screenagers"

Would you like to join us for a FREE screening of "Screenagers: 2025 Edition" happening 6 p.m. April 27 at Midway Cinema? Tickets are limited to the first 90 people who RSVP at communications@chehalisschools.org.