The Orrick School District has implemented a new cell phone policy for the 2024-2025 school year. The school policy clearly prohibits the use of phones during school hours. To facilitate compliance, each student will be provided with a personal Yondr Pouch to securely store their phones. It is important to note that the Yondr Pouch is school property and as such, students are required to bring it to school daily and ensure that it is well-maintained. “For the most part, it has been a very smooth transition,” said Orrick High School Principal Seth Morton. “I think many students have welcomed the break from the pressures that come with a cell phone. It’s been refreshing to see students talking in the hall and enjoying each other’s company.” Upon arrival at school, students are required to either activate airplane mode or power off their phones. Subsequently, they are to place their phones in a designated pouch and secure it under the supervision of school staff. Following this, they…