Summer guidelines for MPS devices

Minneapolis Public Schools will maintain its commitment to ensuring that every student has access to educational technology for the school year of 2024-25. The district will supply each student with an age-appropriate device, which they will be able to use throughout their enrollment in the district.

To promote equal opportunities in digital learning and to prepare students for summer learning and enrichment activities, most students will retain their devices during the summer break. If students are due to exchange devices, that will happen in the fall. You will receive more information from your child’s school about devices.

Students who should keep devices over summer

• Students who are returning to MPS in the fall.
• Students who are attending Summer School, even if they are not returning in the fall.
• Graduating Seniors who are attending Summer School.

Students who should return devices

• Any student who is NOT returning to MPS in the fall and NOT attending Summer School.
• Graduating seniors who are NOT attending Summer School.

 

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Safe summer care for MPS iPads and Chromebooks

Taking care of your MPS device

Parents and caregivers can help students take care of their MPS device over the summer! Please take a moment to review these guidelines for maintaining and protecting your school-issued devices during the summer.

Do:

• Parents and caregivers can help students take care of their MPS device over the summer!
• Talk about the device and make a plan! What is ok use in the summer? What is not?
• Keep passwords private! Log out or shut down when not using the device.
• Carry safely! Carry with two hands and put it in a backpack if travelling.
• Use and store the device in a safe place. Desks, tables, closets, and shelves are great places for storage.

Do not:

• Do not leave devices in cars! Devices get too hot and may be stolen.
• Do not leave the device near food or liquids including: beverages, sinks, bathtubs, showers and pools.
• Do not leave the device on the ground, floor or anywhere it could be stepped or sat on.
• Do not leave the device alone in public places like the yard, park, beach or zoo, where it can be easily stolen.

Devices can support learning in the summer too! Check out the enrichment opportunities on The Source!