Our Bulldogs will continue to engage in outdoor recess most days throughout the winter, as we follow the HCPSS Student Health and Wellbeing Weather/Recess Guidelines. Please check the weather daily and prepare for students to have appropriate outerwear that is labeled with their name. Please also remind your students to keep track of their belongings each day. Below you will find the HCPSS criteria we consider when having outdoor activities. 

• Temperature and humidity

• Wind chill

• Heat index and air quality

• Age of students

• Length of time outdoors

• Adequacy of the children’s clothing

• Condition of the playground

• Falling precipitation (more than a sprinkle or mist)

• Thunder and lightning

Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess, physical education, or any other outdoor activity when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index is less than 95.