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π± Patch AM: New Cellphone Rules Set For Lacey Township High School
Coming up: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival on the Lacey Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Lacey Township High tightens rules on student cellphones and devices
Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival.
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📰 News we're reading
• New Cellphone Rules Set For Lacey Township High School (patch.com) — Families in Lacey should prepare for a much stricter cellphone policy at Lacey Township High School starting in the 2026-2027 year, with devices required to stay off and stored from arrival to dismissal. The rules cover phones, smartwatches, tablets and more, outline how to handle urgent messages through the Main Office, and allow documented accommodations for students with medical or educational needs.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lacey
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- Beginner Band Parent Info Night & Instrument Petting Zoo
Cedar Creek Elementary School Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
6:00 pm - 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
County Road 530, County Rd 530
11:00 am - 9th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration →
2309 NJ-70, Manchester Township
3:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GIRLS (V) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (jv) VOLLEYBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (FR) VOLLEYBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (jv) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (V) VOLLEYBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
5:30 pm - GIRLS (V) FIELD HOCKEY [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
6:00 pm - Abbreviated Day for Students and Staff In-Service Day!
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
8:30 am - Music Enthusiast's Meeting →
Lacey Elks, 900 Beach Blvd, Forked River
1:00 pm - BOYS (FR) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 Nearby News
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Barnegat
- Oakcrest Outlasts Barnegat in Three-Set Girls Volleyball Thriller (tapinto.net)
- NJ Natural Gas To Hold Energy Assistance Days In Lakewood (thelakewoodscoop.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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