Pelham Together, the Pelham School District, and local Pelham businesses are proud to celebrate Digital Citizenship Month, making Pelham a safer and stronger community.
Pelham residents are encouraged to celebrate Digital Citizenship Month this October, as Pelham schools, nonprofits, and businesses unite to raise awareness about responsible, safe, and respectful technology use. Throughout the month and beyond, Pelham Together, Pelham Public Schools, and several local businesses will host a variety of activities and events designed to support digital citizenship for community members of all ages. Here are just a few, stay turned for more!
Digital Citizenship Month Events
* October 13-18: Disconnect to Reconnect, Various Locations Put down your devices and enjoy meaningful conversation! Families who go phone-free while dining at Cantina Lobos, Cafe Regatta, The Pelican Room, Rockwells, Sergio’s from Oct 13-18 and Pelham Palace from Oct 13-16 can enjoy a free dessert. Participants must notify staff at the start of the meal to redeem.
* October 21st, 7pm: Parent Presentation with Max Stossel, Middle School Library Join the conversation with award winning poet, filmmaker & speaker and the Youth & Education Advisor for the Center for Humane Technology about the ways technology and social media are impacting our lives. Learn more about what he will share with our Middle and High School students on October 29th.
* November 3rd, 7pm “Screenagers” Screening and Panel Discussion, Pelham Picture House. Screenagers is a powerful documentary about the impacts of screens on kids. Watch this must see documentary followed by a local expert panel discussion
* December 1st, Digital Safety with Katie Greer. Join a parent presentation by Katie Greer, hosted by PMHS. Learn more about what she shared with our High School students earlier in the day.
Digital Citizenship In Our Schools
Digital citizenship skills help everyone in Pelham — students, families, and adults — navigate digital life safely and ethically. The Pelham Public Schools Digital Citizenship Curriculum provides students with ongoing lessons about online safety, cyberbullying prevention, media literacy, academic honesty in the age of AI, and balancing technology with mental health with emphasis on how to protect personal information, avoid cyberbullying, practice thoughtful online communication, and understand the real-world impact of their digital decisions. In addition to the ongoing curriculum, Pelham students engage in a variety of digital citizenship lessons and activities throughout the month of October led by library media specialists and the district’s instructional technology specialist.
New this year
* New Digital Device Policy – Learn more here.
* Student Presentation by Max Stossel for Middle and High School students
* Student Presentation by Katie Greer for High School students
How Everyone Can Get Involved
* Go out for a Disconnect To Reconnect Dinner
* Attend one or more of our parent programs this October
* Talk at home about what it means to be a Digital Citizen
* Spread the word and encourage neighbors, friends, and local businesses to participate throughout October and beyond!
For more details and to register, visit https://pelhamtogether.org/events-1
Pelham Together would like to extend a special thanks to DaniLee’s, Digital Mom Media, PEF, Cantina Lobos, Cafe Regatta, Pelham Palace, The Pelican Room, Rockwells, and Sergio’s for their support of Digital Citizenship Month!
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Pelham Together. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community.
