BRENHAM ISD ISSUES WARNING ON CHROMEBOOK SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE

  

Brenham ISD is encouraging families to talk to their children about a social media trend that could lead to injury and property damage.

In a social media notice on Friday, the district says the “Chromebook Challenge” involves students putting metal objects like paperclips, pencils and staples into Chromebook ports or keys. 

Brenham ISD says the behavior is “dangerous” and “extremely unsafe”, as it can lead to possible electric shock or burns and risks damaging the device or even causing it to catch fire.

While the notice did not state if any occurrences of this trend have popped up in Brenham ISD, multiple school districts around the country have reported the behavior.  One student in New Jersey was charged with arson and criminal mischief after allegedly participating in the challenge, leading to students and staff having to evacuate the school building. 

Brenham ISD says students engaging in conduct like this will face disciplinary action, including being written up, fined for damaging the Chromebooks and possibly being charged with criminal mischief.

If anyone sees someone attempting this challenge or similar destructive behavior, they are asked to report it to a staff member immediately.