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Philadelphia High School Introduces Cellphone Lockers As Part Of New Protocol
Olney High Principal Michael Roth hopes this will help create a learning environment free from distractions.
August 26, 2025
A School District of Philadelphia high school is cracking down on phone usage during school hours with newly installed cellphone lockers.
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At Olney High School in North Philly, students will be required to store their phones in outdoor lockers before entering school and retrieving them at the end of the school day, as part of the school's updated protocol.
The school has installed around 1,000 cellphone lockers outside the building. Each student who brings a phone will be assigned a locker, and during school hours, the area will be locked and monitored for security.
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