Rutherford County Schools
August 21, 2023
To be extra cautious this week because of the heat index, RCS has implemented additional precautions and restrictions this week to keep students safe. We will continue monitoring the forecast and will keep parents posted about any additional changes.
To be extra cautious this week because of the heat index, RCS has implemented additional precautions and restrictions this week to keep students safe. We will continue monitoring the forecast and will keep parents posted about any additional changes.
- Outside activities (recess, outdoor classroom use, etc) will be completed by 12 noon. Even before this time, we will use caution and limit outside time for students.
- TSSAA heat index: Ensure compliance with ALL TSSAA heat index policies and procedures. There is no room for modifications or adjustments to these policies. This also applies to marching band and other outdoor activities.
- As the week progresses, it is going to be extremely difficult, if not impossible, for outside practices during the afternoon/early evening.
- To be proactive, no competitions or outdoor practices can occur before 7 p.m. through Thursday. Even after 7 p.m., TSSAA heat policies and procedures will be followed. Friday, also looks doubtful for before 7 p.m., but we will provide guidance to schools by Thursday morning.
- Per TSSAA's heat policy, to have competitions with a heat index above 104, schools must have BOTH: an athletic trainer at the specific competition AND access to a cold water immersion tub (or other rapid on-site cooling method) - On school buses, all windows will be kept down on buses without air conditioning, and students will be permitted to have water bottles.