Weather Guidelines
Unsafe Winter Weather Guidelines
- On days when the temperature and/or wind chill are below 0ºF: Students will not have recess outside.
- On days when the temperature and/or wind chill are below -20ºF (20 below zero): Schools will be closed.
- The National Weather Service issues a Wind Chill Advisory when wind chills are -15F or colder.
- The National Weather Service issues a Wind Chill Warning when wind chills are -25F or colder.
Current Weather Conditions
Air Quality Guidelines for Parents
Regular physical activity (at least 60 minutes each day) promotes health and fitness. The Air Quality chart shows when and how to modify outdoor physical activity based on the Air Quality Index. This guidance can help protect the health of all children, including teenagers, who are more sensitive than adults to air pollution. Check the air quality daily at www.airnow.gov.
Yellow Air Quality: Moderate
Good day to be active outside. Student who are usually sensitive to air pollution could have symptoms.
Orange Air Quality: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
It's okay to be active outside, especially for short activities such as recess and physical education (PE). For longer activities such as athletic practice, take more breaks and do less intensive activities.
Watch for symptoms and take action as needed.
Students with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep their quick-relief medicine handy.
Red Air Quality: Unhealthy
For all outdoor activities, take more breaks and do less intense activities. Consider moving longer or more intense activities indoors or rescheduling them to another day and time.
Watch symptoms and take action as needed.
Students with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep their quick-relief medicine handy.
Purple Air Quality: Very Unhealthy
Move all activities indoors or reschedule them for another day.