Dear Parents and Guardians,
Aloha! As we prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, we want to share an important policy update from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education aimed at fostering safe, focused, and engaging learning environments for our students.
Please review the attached file, HIDOE-Cell-Phone-Policy-Letter-to-Parent which outlines the new official guidelines.
Here is a quick summary of what this means for our students:
Middle/Intermediate Schools: Cell phones must be turned off and away during the entire school day (from the first bell to the last bell). They should be stored in backpacks or designated classroom storage.
Exceptions & Urgent Communication Exceptions will be made for documented medical or educational needs, emergencies, or instructional purposes. If you need to reach your child urgently during the school day, please contact our main office directly, and our staff will ensure the message is delivered.
Please note, this aligns well with the CKMS Guidelines which are documented in the Student Planner.
Here are the CKMS Guidelines for your reference:
“Personal electronic devices, including cell phones, AirPods, game consoles, smart glasses (Eg. Meta Glasses), tablets, personal computers, e-readers, smartwatches, may be used before and after school. During school hours (between the welcome and dismissal bells), all electronic devices must be turned off and stored in a school bag or backpack unless a teacher explicitly permits their use for instructional purposes. Taking videos or pictures is prohibited at all times unless required for a class activity. Students using devices without permission will have them confiscated, and repeat offenses may lead to the loss of all electronic privileges for the remainder of the year. Legal guardians can retrieve confiscated devices from the front office at the end of the school day, and further disciplinary action may follow according to Chapter 19 guidelines.”
We kindly ask for your partnership in discussing these guidelines with your child to help support their academic focus and well-being. Thank you for your continued support and understanding!
Sincerely,
CKMS Admin