When air quality conditions deteriorate significantly , building administrators and nurses work together to ensure kids are kept safe and that we’re following the healthy air recommendations published by the Spokane Clean Air Agency and Washington State Department of Health.

Spokane Regional Clean Air:

Current Air Quality Measurement: https://www.spokanecleanair.org/current-air-quality
Pollution Category with Guidance: https://www.spokanecleanair.org/documents/our_air/AQI_AdvisoryTable.pdf


Washington State Dept. of Health:

Air Quality and School Activities: http://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/334-332.pdf
Documents available at the links above share the guidelines and recommendations our schools have used in the past and will continue to use when air quality conditions deteriorate. Of course, when it comes to the specific needs of your own child, please follow the recommendations of your health care professional – especially if you have particular concerns about air quality and your child’s health.

While the “unhealthy” conditions that existed on Monday, Sept. 4th (which caused cancellations of all of the district’s outdoor activities) are expected to improve on Tuesday, we are prepared for these conditions to persist. If air quality remains at unhealthy levels on Tuesday, or returns to these levels at any point during the week, we will keep all students indoors for recess, PE will be conducted indoors, and all athletic events and practices will be canceled or moved indoors.

The PSAT/NMSQT is given once per year to students in 10th and 11th grade. This year the test is on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, beginning at 8 a.m. at Riverside High School. Taking the test allows them to start improving skills and knowledge needed for success in college and career. It offers great preparation for the SAT. Students who take the practice test can get free personalized online SAT practice recommendations on the Khan Academy, which can be used to improve their skills. The PSAT is $16.00. Students must sign up in the counseling center by Friday, September 22, 2017. Please contact Jeanne Powers at (509) 464-8561 or Bethany Fink (509) 464-8560 for more information.