National Screen-Free Week, May 4 - 10, 2026
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National Screen‑Free Week encourages students and families to take a break from recreational screen time and explore fun, creative, and active alternatives. Participation is flexible — families are invited to choose what works best for them.
Suggested Screen‑Free Activities for Middle School Students:
- Play board games, cards, or chess with family or friends
- Get outside: take a walk, ride bikes, play sports, or explore a nearby park
- Read for pleasure — books, graphic novels, or magazines
- Create something new: draw, paint, write stories, build, or craft
- Help prepare a meal or bake with family
- Listen to music, journal, or spend time talking with friends
Screen‑Free Week is about balance, connection, and well‑being, not perfection. Even small changes — like turning off screens during meals or setting aside one screen‑free evening — can make a meaningful difference.
We encourage our students and families to join in and discover how much fun unplugged time can be!
- Health & Wellness