Wait Until 8th Pearl River

10/18/2026

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“I trust my child” and “I check their device” can both be true.
Children can make thoughtful choices and still encounter things they don’t know how to handle. Age-appropriate supervision gives you a chance to spot risks, answer questions and help them build those skills.
Be clear about your family’s rules so a check-in doesn’t feel like a surprise. And remind your child that showing you an upsetting message won’t get them in trouble.

Not My Kid helps parents navigate conversations like these. https://bit.ly/4vPxbYS

09/20/2026

📱❤️ Pearl River parents — let’s do this together!

Our kids are growing up way too fast, and we all know how difficult it can be to be the family that says “not yet” when everyone else is saying “yes.”

That’s why we’re encouraging Pearl River families to join the Wait Until 8th pledge — a commitment to wait until at least 8th grade before giving our children a smartphone.

The goal is simple: we don’t have to make this decision alone. When families in our own Pearl River community make the commitment together, it takes away some of the pressure and makes it easier for all of us to protect our kids’ childhoods a little longer. ❤️

👉 Take the pledge: waituntil8th.org
👉 Share this post with your Pearl River friends, classmates, and fellow parents.
👉 Tag another Pearl River parent who you think would want to join us!

Let’s see how many Pearl River families we can get on board! ❤️💙

Because childhood is too short to waste on a smartphone. 📵

09/10/2026

📚🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL IS HERE! 🎒📚

A new school year means new teachers, new friends, new routines… and for many of our kids, new access to technology and social media.

As we head into another school year, Wait Until 8th Pearl River wants to remind our families that it’s never too early — and never too late — to make a commitment to wait. ❤️

📱 The Wait Until 8th pledge encourages families to delay giving children a smartphone with unrestricted internet and social media until 8th grade, giving kids more time to simply be kids — to play, connect face-to-face, learn, make mistakes, and grow without the pressures that come with having a smartphone and social media.

Already have a smartphone? It’s not too late.
Your child is still young? It’s not too early to make a plan.
Every family can decide what works best for them.

And the more families who make the commitment, the easier it becomes for all of our kids. 🤝

💙 This school year, let’s support each other in giving our children more time before the digital world takes over.

👉 Sign the Wait Until 8th pledge today.
It’s never too early. It’s never too late. And we’re stronger when we wait together.

https://www.waituntil8th.org/take-the-pledge

03/16/2026

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02/28/2026

Pearl River School District has sent out information about the WU8th movement, and we’re so happy to have the support of our Superintendent!

If you have time, please consider completing the survey that came in the email 🙌🏻

Pearl River School District

02/26/2026

Pearl River came to PLAY!!! 🙌🏻

All 𝟑 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 schools and 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 are on the map!

Parents are recognizing the importance of waiting to give their children smartphones… 🚫📱

Interested in taking the pledge? Click the link below 👇🏻 or message me for more info!

https://www.waituntil8th.org/take-the-pledge

Evans Park Elementary School
Franklin Avenue Elementary School
Lincoln Ave Lions

Pearl River School District

01/10/2026

On the fence about taking the pledge? Message us to start a conversation!

As a community, we’re in this together. Remember, there are other options other than smartphones for our kids… let’s help keep them children a little longer!

https://www.waituntil8th.org/take-the-pledge

01/07/2026

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12/19/2025

Lincoln Ave Lions, Franklin Avenue Elementary School, Evans Park Elementary School and Pearl River Middle School…

THANK YOU for your support in spreading the word about Wait Until 8th! We have families from every site who’ve signed.

Are you thinking this might be something you’re interested in? Please message us! 💕