Schools warn parents about the ‘Chromebook Challenge’
Luther Jackson Middle School Principal Raven Jones is warning parents about the “Chromebook Challenge,” a recent TikTok trend that encourages students to physically damage their school-issued Chromebooks.
The Chromebook Challenge has popped up across the country.
The TikTok prank challenges students to jam metal objects, such as paper clips, into the charging or USB port, causing the laptop to short out and, in some cases, catch fire. According to a report by NBC News, the challenge has already led to arson charges against a 15-year-old student in New Jersey.
“Students might think that this behavior is a harmless joke or prank, but it’s dangerous and we are asking for your help in preventing it here in FCPS,” Jones states in a message to parents.
She urges parents to talk to students about the consequences of the Chromebook Challenge, which include:
- Fire, injury, and damage to FCPS property.
- Lost access to schoolwork and online resources.
- Disciplinary measures as outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Families could be responsible for the repair or replacement costs for student-issued devices that are deliberately damaged.
