Wireless Communication Device Policy Takes Effect with Start of 2024-2025 School Year

Effective this school year, 2024-2025, student use of wireless devices will be prohibited during instructional periods.

Research shows that student use of wireless communication devices in schools, particularly cell phones, has negative effects on academic performance, focus, and mental health.

Under Policy 5516.01 - Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices, wireless devices include cell phones and other devices that transmit and receive voice or data via electromagnetic signals without the use of wires or cables, including but not limited to ancillary devices such as smart watches, ear buds, and wireless headphones.

An exception to this policy is provided for students using a wireless device for a purpose documented in a classified student’s IEP or a student’s 504 Plan.

Discipline for violation of this policy shall be governed by the Student Code of Conduct.

The full policy is available online.

2024-2025 Federal School Meal Applications Now Available

Why Fill Out a Meal Application?

You may qualify as the eligibility guidelines have been expanded for the 2024-2025 school year! Qualification information is available in English and Spanish.

If you qualify for meal benefits, you may be eligible for additional benefits (internet discounts, sports fee waived, etc.).

The information is confidential!

Things to Remember:

If your child received free or reduced meals last school year, an application MUST be filled out every year to determine if your child qualifies for the upcoming school year.

Only ONE application per household is required - list all students on one application.

Breakfast is available daily at all locations.

This is a Federal meal application- include all household members (related or not) residing in the home including military deployed.

If your child receives free school meals, you may qualify for Internet Essentials from Comcast

If we do not receive an application by October 15th and your child currently receives benefits, your child's status will change to full pay.

Applications are available online in English and Spanish. 

If it is time to add money to your child’s school meal account or if you are new to the District, create your account online to add money.

ALL outstanding meal accounts from the 2023/2024 school year MUST be paid before school begins on September 3.

Any questions, please email Alisha Wilson at awilson@chclc.org

Demographics Study Available Online

The most recent Demographics Study for the Cherry Hill Public Schools, completed in February 2024 and presented to the Board of Education on April 23, 2024, is available online.