Heat Related Guidelines

During times of extreme heat in Yuma, District One Schools will take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of students and staff on campus. We utilize the Weather Channel App or OSHA Heat App to be aware of excessive heat warnings for the day.

Preventative Measures

When temperatures in Yuma are high, schools may implement a combination of preventative measures. Some of these safety measure may include, but are not limited to:

  • Reminding students to drink water throughout the day, especially before, during, and after recess.
  • Moving recess indoors or to an earlier time of day.
  • Designating an indoor location for students to wait for late bus/parent pick-ups.
  • Rescheduling or moving after-school activities indoors.
  • Scheduling outdoor activities in the early morning.
  • Scheduling rest/hydration breaks during outdoor activities.

Parents will be notified through text, email, and/or Class Dojo if there will be a change to recess, outdoor activities, and/or sports.