WCPSS policy requires all student personal devices (e.g., cellphones, smartwatches, headphones) to be put away during the school day. This policy is designed to support student focus, well-being, and a safe, engaging learning environment:

• Devices must be silenced and put away between 7:05 AM - 2:20 PM.
• “Put away” means out of sight and not easily accessible (i.e., in their backpack).
• Exceptions are allowed for health plans, emergencies, administrator-approved translations, safety plans, or assistive communication.
• Students may use devices on school buses, but volume must be low and headphones used. Drivers can limit device use if safety is a concern.
• No permission is required for a student to use a personal device to call 911.
  
  

At Ligon Magnet Middle School, if a student uses a device when they shouldn't:

• They will first receive a verbal warning.
• If the behavior continues, the device will be turned in to the front office and parents/guardians will be contacted. Students may pick up their device at the end of the school day.
• For subsequent offenses, a parent/guardian will be required to pick up the device at the end of the school day.
• Please note that students are responsible for keeping their own devices safe, and the school system is not responsible for lost or stolen devices. Any student device may be searched if there is a reasonable suspicion of a rule being broken.