Sunday, February 08, 2026

Oconee County Schools Set To Implement Ban On Use Of Cells Phones, All Personal Electronic Devices For K-8 Students On July 1

***High School Policy May Need To Be Revised***

Principals at Oconee County primary, elementary, and middle schools informed parents through their December newsletters that Oconee County Schools has updated its policy on use of electronic devices by students effective July 1 of this year.

The new policy requires that all cell phones and personal electronic devices must be turned off and stored away during the “bell-to-bell” school day.