Updated District Cell Phone Policy and Dress Code
The district-wide procedures for electronic devices and student appearance/dress code have been updated for the 2026-2027 school year. These revised procedures are listed below and have been added to the Middle School Student Handbook, which your child will receive on the first day of school. Please review these changes with your child(ren) before the first day of school.
Electronic Devices: Cell phones, tablets, or any wearable technology
1. Cell Phones & all other electronic devices are to be powered off and out of sight from the time a student enters the building until they exit the building.
2. Cell phones, recording devices, & all other electronic devices are not permitted in classrooms, locker rooms, or restrooms during the school day.
3. Cell phones & all other electronic devices will be confiscated from students who do not follow this procedure and will be kept in the office for parental retrieval.
Using or possessing an electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others including using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheating, or otherwise; violates the student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular phone.
**Plainfield School District 202 is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged electronic device.
Student Appearance/Dress Code:
A student’s appearance, including dress and hygiene, must not disrupt the educational process or compromise standards of health and safety. The District does not prohibit hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. Students who disrupt the educational process or compromise standards of health and safety must modify their appearance. Procedures for guiding student appearance are outlined in the middle school handbook.
The following rules apply to dress:
Clothing must effectively cover the student’s torso. Shirts must touch the waistline.
Shorts and skirts must be of a length that assures appropriate coverage for students.
Clothing is to be worn as intended.
Outerwear is not to be worn in school.
Undergarments must not be visible.
Head coverings such as hats, bandanas, etc. are not to be worn in the building during school hours unless required for medical or religious reasons.
Hoods are not to be worn during instructional time and must be removed upon request of a staff member.
Any item of clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, book bags, purses and other similar items may not be worn or brought to school or school-related events on which any of the following appear:
Any reference to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, etc. including advertisements
Any symbol, image, word, etc. that is obscene, vulgar, lewd, or profane
Any reference, symbol, image, word, etc., to violence or gang activity
No Roller Shoes of any kind allowed in school
Please review the new dress code policy with your students and ensure they follow the dress code for the 26-27 school year. Students who violate the dress code will be sent to the office and asked to change their clothes to meet the new dress code. Parents will be contacted if a student repeatedly violates the dress code. Please reach out to the Indian Trail Administration with any questions or concerns.