Old Quarry Middle School "The Great Reset"

Moms Unmuted: The Great Reveal In this special bonus episode of The Great Reset , we step away from the student experience and hand the microphone to the moms. Hear firsthand what the past four phone-free days looked like from home—how routines shifted, what emotions surfaced, and the surprising (and sometimes hilarious) observations only a parent would notice. Our panel of mothers shares honest r...

Episode Description – The Great Reveal After four phone-free days, the moment everyone has been waiting for is finally here. In The Great Reveal , our student panel reflects on their biggest takeaways, surprising challenges, and what they learned about themselves without their devices. We dive into how their habits changed, what they missed (and didn’t miss), and how they plan to use their phones...

Day #2 is officially in the books! In today’s episode, our student panel reflects on their second full day without their cell phones—and the insights are getting deeper. Students talk honestly about the moments that felt easier, the moments that were harder than expected, and what changes they’re noticing in their stress, friendships, sleep, and schoolwork. We also check in on how their relationsh...

In this episode, Dr. Sweeney checks in with students after their very first night without their phones. Hear their honest reflections on what they missed, what they didn't, and how it felt to unplug. Night one is officially in the books-and the journey is just beginning!

🎙️ Episode #2 — The Turn-In The moment has finally arrived. In this episode of The Great Reset , our 8th graders hand over their phones and begin their four-day digital detox. From nervous laughs to wide-eyed panic, we capture the real emotions as students place their devices in the bin and walk away—some confidently, others… not so much. This episode kicks off the true beginning of the reset—no s...

📢 Episode #1 of The Great Reset is now LIVE! Today, our 8th grade students sat down to talk about how they’re feeling heading into next week’s phone-free challenge. They shared their worries, their predictions, and why they’re choosing to participate in something bigger than themselves. Each day next week, we’ll release a new episode as students reflect on what it’s really like to go without thei...