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Hampton Bays Middle and High School Students Must Store Cellphones in Lockers

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Hampton Bays School District's Board of Education during its July 15 reorganizational meeting.

Hampton Bays School District's Board of Education during its July 15 reorganizational meeting.

Desirée Keegan on Jul 23, 2025
Hampton Bays middle and high school students will be instructed to store their smart devices in their lockers as part of the school district’s new policy in response to Governor... more

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