Ames community school district to ban phones in classrooms

Ames joins other Iowa schools in banning cellphones in classrooms

WE’VE CONTACTED FOOTE’S LAWYER BUT HAVE NOT HEARD BACK. MORE SCHOOLS ACROSS IOWA ARE MAKING THE DECISION THIS YEAR TO KEEP CELL PHONES OUT OF THE CLASSROOM AND THAT INCLUDES AMES. IN A LETTER TO PARENTS, THE DISTRICT SAYS STUDENTS WILL BE ASKED TO PUT THEIR PHONES IN A DESIGNATED AREA BEFORE THE START OF CLASSES. THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE THEIR PHONES BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS. DURING LUNCH PERIODS AND IN PASSING PERIODS. THE DISTRICT SAYS THIS CHANGE IS MEANT TO HELP TEENAG

Ames joins other Iowa schools in banning cellphones in classrooms

More schools across Iowa are making the decision this year to keep cellphones out of the classroom. That now includes Ames.In a letter to parents, the Ames Community School District says students will be asked to put their phones in a designated area before the start of classes.They will be allowed to use their phones before school begins, during lunch periods and in passing periods. The district says this change is meant to help teenage mental health and create a more focused learning environment.» Download the free ��vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from ��vlog

AMES, Iowa —

More schools across Iowa are making the decision this year to keep cellphones out of the classroom. That now includes Ames.

In a letter to parents, the Ames Community School District says students will be asked to put their phones in a designated area before the start of classes.

They will be allowed to use their phones before school begins, during lunch periods and in passing periods.

The district says this change is meant to help teenage mental health and create a more focused learning environment.