May 8, 2025

Dear Team DPS,

We are writing to you today to make you aware of a serious concern regarding a dangerous social media trend that encourages the destruction and burning of school-issued Chromebooks. 

This behavior poses significant safety risks to students and staff and will not be tolerated within our community. Chromebooks are powered by lithium batteries and attempting to set fire to one can lead to explosions, severe burns or even cause fires in buildings. Participating in this behavior will result in disciplinary consequences and could potentially lead to legal repercussions for students.

We encourage parents and guardians to have a conversation with your student about the risks of participating in harmful online trends, and to help reinforce the importance of responsible and safe use of school-issued technology.

If your student becomes aware of any behavior related to this trend, please encourage them to contact a trusted adult at school.

Working together, we can ensure a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Thank you for your partnership in sharing safe and responsible technology usage.

Sincerely,

Dr. Richard Charles
Chief Information Officer