To support student safety, protect district resources, and reduce the need for device monitoring during the summer months, student Chromebooks will be temporarily disabled after the last day of school and reactivated when students return in the fall.

Who: Students in grades 6–12 and Odyssey students in grades 5–12 who take their district-issued Chromebook home for the summer.

What: District-issued Chromebooks will be remotely locked for the summer.

Why: Student devices are provided to support learning during the school year. Because students are not under district supervision during summer break, devices will be temporarily disabled until classes resume.

Timeline: Devices will be locked immediately following the last day of school and will remain locked until the first day of classes for the 2026–27 school year.

Storage & Return: Students should keep their Chromebook in a safe place at home over the summer and bring it back to school, fully charged, on the first day of classes.

Leaving the District: If your student is leaving the district please contact the Technology Returns Department at 206-780-1668 to arrange a time to drop off any technology equipment.

Exceptions: Students who need a district device for educational programming over the summer, including some students with IEPs and those participating in Extended School Year (ESY) programs and/or credit recovery may be eligible for an exception. Please use this form to request an exception: Exception Request

Thank you for helping us care for these important learning tools. We hope all BISD students and families have a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer!