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Vermillion HS shifts to phone caddies to limit classroom distractions

Vermillion School District 13-1 Board of Education · September 9, 2025
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Summary

After a workshop on student phone use, the district reported the high school has moved from carrying phones to using phone caddies in classrooms; elementary remains peanut‑restricted and middle/high are nut‑aware.

The Vermillion School District 13‑1 continued a multi-month conversation about student cell-phone practices at the Sept. 8 board meeting, with administrators reporting that the high school has shifted from allowing students to carry phones to using "phone caddies" at classroom doors.

What changed: Superintendent Dr. Elvey told the board the high school previously allowed students to carry phones during passing periods, lunch and in…

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