5/8/2025

Help control computer vandalism - HCPA Notifications

Greetings HCPA Families,

We want to bring to your attention a concerning trend currently circulating on TikTok. It has been reported that students are inserting pencils into the ports of their school-issued computers. This action poses can cause sparks, and may permanently damage the device’s motherboard. This type of behavior is dangerous and is considered a form of vandalism.

We ask all parents and guardians to speak with their students about the seriousness of this issue and help us prevent it from occurring. Intentional damage to school-issued devices will result in repair or replacement fees.

Thank you for your support and partnership in keeping our students safe and responsible.

NBC Video to explain the TikTok Tread: https://youtu.be/t9cia_lYHC8?si=3J9_SE7aBN87yvhK

HCPA Administration