We will add Frequently Asked Questions regarding the USD 338 Cell Phone Ban throughout the summer. Please contact john.hamon@vfalls338.com with any questions.
Why did the district’s cell phone policy change?
In spring 2026, Kansas legislators passed a law, and every Kansas school district is now required to ban student access to and use of cell phones and other personal electronic communication devices from “bell to bell.”
What does the cell phone ban include?
USD 338 students will not be allowed to have or use any personal electronic communication
device on any public school campus between the start and end of the school day. In accordance with Kansas law, this includes during lunch and during passing periods. In our district, the school day is 8:00am to 3:25pm for all students.
Is the district cell phone ban the same in every school? Yes
What is considered a “personal electronic communication device” under the 2026 Kansas law?
This term is defined in the law to include any wireless electronic communication device that provides for voice, text or video communication between two or more parties. This includes a mobile or cellular phone, tablet, computer, watch, wireless headphones or earbuds, text messaging device or personal digital assistant, among others. The law does not restrict devices that students receive from the school district, such as the Chromebooks used in our schools. These are allowed and should be brought to school for learning activities, as in the past.
Why did the district’s cell phone policy change?
In spring 2026, Kansas legislators passed a law, and every Kansas school district is now required to ban student access to and use of cell phones and other personal electronic communication devices from “bell to bell.”
What does the cell phone ban include?
USD 338 students will not be allowed to have or use any personal electronic communication
device on any public school campus between the start and end of the school day. In accordance with Kansas law, this includes during lunch and during passing periods. In our district, the school day is 8:00am to 3:25pm for all students.
Is the district cell phone ban the same in every school? Yes
What is considered a “personal electronic communication device” under the 2026 Kansas law?
This term is defined in the law to include any wireless electronic communication device that provides for voice, text or video communication between two or more parties. This includes a mobile or cellular phone, tablet, computer, watch, wireless headphones or earbuds, text messaging device or personal digital assistant, among others. The law does not restrict devices that students receive from the school district, such as the Chromebooks used in our schools. These are allowed and should be brought to school for learning activities, as in the past.
School is out and we hope you have a wonderful summer! Here's the link to our Weekly Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4OnrkCqFEg2RmvMHY0HZVaCsOFTWRdUq2qVKY6iOYs/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Flint Seymour for qualifying for State Track next Friday and Saturday in Wichita. Flint placed 2nd in the 300 m hurdles yesterday evening at Regionals in Winchester. Congrats to Flint on an awesome end to his Senior year! Let's Go!
Regional Track Update: Due to predicted weather tomorrow, May 21st, the regional track meet @ JCN will now start at 11:00am.
Dragon Softball advances to the Regional Semifinals with a 17-0 win over Troy tonight. They will play tomorrow against Bennington. Game will be at Bennington and will start 25 minutes after the 2pm game.
Retirement Reception in the lunchroom today from 1:30 to 3:00. Come celebrate with Margo Ellerman, Brenda Lloyd, Amy Sherretts, and Larry Welborn. 103 years working with our students at USD 338!!
VFHS Track will travel to JCN to compete in the Regional Meet on Thursday, May 21st. Meet starts at 1:00pm. Go Dragons!
Due to predicted storms the track team will not have practice. Please go home and stay safe!
Due to anticipated weather this evening, we are postponing our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies to tomorrow at 7 PM with their dance following the ceremony at Township Hall. Stay Safe tonight everyone!
HS Regional Softball: Due to field conditions and predicted weather, the game has been moved to Tuesday, May 19th with a 5pm start time.
HS Softball Regional: The Dragons will host Troy on Monday, May 18th with a game time of 5:30pm. Admission: K-12 $6, Adults $8, No Passes Allowed.
Just a couple more pictures from this morning.
8th Graders were headed to Worlds of Fun this morning! The morning assembly in the gym was full of energy and silliness. The last day of school must be approaching fast! Congratulations to our Seniors and their families as they celebrate graduation this Sunday. Here's our Weekly Parent Update to help keep you in the loop: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ReBUoFwOqow1ipDjIkrsTH3lZ_8rmz5zZToVdSHKix8/edit?usp=sharing
Congrats to the 2026-27 HS STUCO Elected Officers:
President: Paisleigh Heinen
Vice-President: Lily Brown
Secretary: Damian Cervantez
Treasurer: Taygen Pannell
Editor: Breckyn Moore
President: Paisleigh Heinen
Vice-President: Lily Brown
Secretary: Damian Cervantez
Treasurer: Taygen Pannell
Editor: Breckyn Moore
8th Graders testing their Hurricane/Tornado Houses in science class on the last day!
MS Track coaches gathered students this morning to recognize athletes who participated this year and talk about our 8th graders' work & great attitudes. Lots of top placings and personal bests-congratulations! Thank you to the coaches who helped with these accomplishments.
Look who came to visit our PK-5 graders today to promote the Summer Reading Program at the Delaware Township Library! PK even got to give some high fives while enjoying breakfast. Don't forget the Kick Off Lego Program with Cody Wells on May 27th at 6:00 pm.
Gate fees for today's home Regional Baseball game vs JCN at 5 pm are $8 for Adults and $6 for students. Knowing this is a KSHSAA event no passes will be accepted. GO DRAGONS!
As part of their "Fun Day Countdown", 4th grade had a paper airplane contest yesterday. Students tested them and made tweaks based on performance. Tyler and Tristan came in first & second place, with their planes flying the farthest in the final round.
Just a few more...
