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Madison High School on lockdown after altercations over new cell phone policy

Madison High School in Houston ISD is prohibiting cell phone use on campus due to multiple fights centered around cellphones.
The new policy sparked protests and forced a lockdown, but district officials have increased police presence to ensure safety.
Students must now turn in their phones at the front office upon arrival and retrieve them at dismissal under the proactive measure aimed at curbing fights.

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The Blaze

TX high school placed under lockdown after students storm out of classes over cell phone ban

A high school in Houston went into lockdown on Friday after hoards of students stormed out of their classrooms in protest of the school's cell phone ban. James Madison High School staff called for a shelter-in-place as a precaution after physical violence broke out the day before the new policy was ...

1 year ago·United States

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New York Post

High school placed on lockdown after students stage walkout over cell phone ban

Students at James Madison High School in Houston staged a walkout in protest of a new cell phone ban, prompting a lockdown.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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KHOU 11

Cellphones will be prohibited at Madison HS starting Monday | Here's why

Houston ISD said cellphones have been at the center of fights at the school and will no longer be allowed in an effort to keep students and staff safe.

1 year ago·Houston, United States

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abc 13 Houston

Fights prompt Madison HS lockdown and subsequent cellphone ban on campus for students, HISD says

The ban didn't sit well with students, who walked out of classes in protest on Friday. A parent told ABC13 they don't think the new rule is a good idea.

1 year ago·Houston, United States

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Houston Chronicle

Madison High School on lockdown after students protest new cellphone ban

Starting Monday, Madison High School students will have to turn in phones before class.

1 year ago·Houston, United States

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KPRC-TV

Madison High School faces back-to-back lockdowns amidst rising campus tensions

Madison High School experienced consecutive days of lockdown due to escalating fights among students.On Thursday, parents received a message from Principal Contreras informing them about the first lockdown at Madison High School. The lockdown was initiated as a precautionary measure following two altercations in different areas of the campus. These incidents were reportedly linked to student disputes, prompting the administration to temporarily …

1 year ago·Houston, United States

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