With USD 257 students home from school this week due to spring break, a group is encouraging families to forego their electronic devices for a while.
Humanity House, Farm City Days-Iola and the Register have created the Family Final Four Unplugged challenge, which runs Thursday through Sunday.
The challenge is for individuals and families to put away their phones, tables, computers and gaming systems over the final four days of spring break.
Work-related access is allowed and emergency calls can still be made but participants will agree to turn their devices off once the workday is over, so they can devote their attention fully to their families.
A number of activities are in the works to keep folks occupied.
A group will head to the Lehigh Portland Trail Saturday for hiking, fishing, photography and a cookout and potluck meal.
A family fun day follows at the LaHarpe City Park Sunday, with a number of games including kickball, flag football and more.
Additional details about the unplugged challenge will be shared from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Humanity House office, 110 East St.
