How GIPS Went Cell Phone Free—And Made It Stick with Mitchell Roush, M.A.
Update: 2025-08-11
Description
- Find out how one Nebraska high school made the leap to go completely cell phone free—and why students, staff, and even parents got on board.
- Curious how they pulled it off mid-year? Hear the intentional language, rollout strategy, and surprising twist that made it work. Mitchell Roush, M.A., shares all the details!
- You won’t believe the results—think better attendance, fewer incidents, and a significant culture shift.
- We also spend time exploring how Grand Island Public Schools organized their social media accounts across 18 schools, using Class Intercom to streamline strategy and boost engagement.
SPECIAL GUEST
Mitchell Roush, M.A.
Communications & Marketing Director
Grand Island Public Schools, Nebraska
Email: mroush@gips.org
X: @MitchRoush
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchroush/
Website: https://www.gips.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandIslandPublicSchools
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gipublicschools/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grand-island-public-schools/
USEFUL INFORMATION
- "Cell Phone Free" initial communication
- "GISH Going Cell Phone Free" - GIPS Cast podcast episode
- Cell Phone Expectations Flyers (English & Spanish)
- NSPRA link with all details, including RPIE process, for Golden Achievement Award
- Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!
- Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/
MORE RESOURCES
Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!
Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
