Supporting Schools, Students & Families.

This initiative is designed to support student success, focus, and wellbeing. By reducing phone-related distractions during the school day, students are more present in their learning, more connected with peers, and better supported by their teachers.

The front office remains available for communication at all times — the same trusted channel schools have relied on for decades. We recommend saving the school's main phone number so you can reach your child quickly when needed.

Student safety is the top priority. Pouches can be opened immediately by staff using an unlocking base, and students may unlock their own pouches during an emergency after speaking with administration. The front office is always available to relay urgent messages.

Policies vary by school. Some campuses keep pouches locked the full day, while others allow pouches to be unlocked during lunch or breaks when no instruction is taking place. Your school will share its specific policy.

No. Grounded is a supportive structure — not a disciplinary one. The goal is to create a calmer, more focused learning environment where students can thrive without the constant pull of their devices.

Schools work with families individually on documented medical accommodations — for example, students who need to monitor a health device. Please contact your school's administration to set up the appropriate plan.

Schools maintain replacement pouches on-site. Lost or damaged pouches are handled through the school's standard replacement process, which administration will share with families at the start of the program.

At the start of the day you place your phone inside the pouch and secure the magnetic lock. The pouch stays with you all day — in your backpack or hand — and unlocks at a magnetic base when the day ends.

Yes. You keep your phone with you the entire day. It's just secured in the pouch so you can focus on class, your friends, and everything happening around you.

You'll unlock your pouch at the end of the day. Depending on your school's policy, you may also be able to unlock it during lunch or breaks. Your school will let you know exactly when.

Talk to a staff member — they'll help you. Schools keep spare pouches on hand so a forgotten pouch never becomes a bigger problem.

Let an administrator know and they'll get you a replacement. Pouches are durable, but normal wear happens and the school is prepared for it.

Only at the unlocking bases provided by the school, and during an emergency after speaking with administration. Otherwise, the pouch stays secured throughout the school day.

Your school wants to give you the best chance to focus, connect, and feel less overwhelmed. Phone-free time has been shown to help students feel calmer, sleep better, and enjoy school more — this is about supporting you.

Most schools are fully launched within 4–6 weeks. Grounded handles onboarding, staff training, parent communication templates, and ongoing support — you get a complete rollout plan, not just a product.

Station counts are tailored to your enrollment, dismissal flow, and campus layout. We work with your team during onboarding to recommend placement and quantity that keep dismissal smooth.

Full implementation support — including staff training, parent communication materials, student-facing rollout content, dedicated onboarding, and continued operational support throughout the school year.

Every staff member can open any pouch using an unlocking base. Schools establish clear emergency protocols during onboarding so administrators, teachers, and students all know exactly what to do.

Schools keep a reserve of replacement pouches on-site. Grounded provides a clear replenishment process so lost or damaged pouches are handled quickly and without disruption.

Yes. Many schools start with a pilot grade level or division before expanding campus-wide. We help structure the pilot so it produces meaningful data and a clear path to full implementation.

Yes. Policies, station placement, branded materials, and parent communication can all be tailored to your school's culture and operational needs.

Parent letters, FAQ documents, staff training, signage, student assemblies, and policy templates — everything needed for a confident, district-ready launch.