Beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026, backpacks are banned at all PCPS school sites for the final week of the school year. Because Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day, the rule effectively covers the final three days of class through the last day of school on Thursday, May 28.
The specific details of the temporary policy include:
- Allowed Bags: Students are permitted to carry small bags, but they can be no larger than a small purse.
- Lunchboxes: Standard lunchboxes are still permitted.
- Reasoning: PCPS stated this is a standard precautionary security measure. It is commonly implemented during the final days of the term when students no longer need to carry heavy textbooks or school supplies
If a student requires specific accommodations regarding this policy change, parents and guardians are advised to contact their individual school’s administration directly.
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