Students, staff at BVSD's high school say culture has changed after cell phone ban

LAFAYETTE, Colo. (KDVR) — Students and administrators in Boulder Valley School District speak about the new bell-to-bell cell phone ban in its high schools that began in January.

The cell phone ban means that students generally cannot have their phones out in class, during passing periods or during lunch. It had already been in effect at the district's lower schools

Students can keep their phones with them in case of an emergency, but their phones need to be put away and out of sight.

The district hoped the policy would improve social engagement and mental health.

At Centaurus High School in Lafayette, the school brought in ping pong tables, foosball tables and air hockey tables for students to use during lunch.

Students have more options for how they want to spend their lunch breaks