Air Quality Statement - June 11, 2025

Due to smoke from nearby forest fires, air quality levels across our school division may vary throughout the day. Prairie Rose Public Schools is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff.

How Decisions Are Made:

Each school uses trusted weather sources to check the Air Quality Index (AQI) in their local area. Based on these readings, schools will adjust outdoor activities and follow safety protocols when needed.

• If air quality is rated high risk, students will remain indoors, and the Shelter in Place protocol will be activated.
• If conditions fall in the moderate range, schools may limit outdoor activities, especially for students or staff with health concerns.

Monitoring Tools:

The Weather Network is used in some locations to access the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). A rating of 7 or higher triggers Shelter in Place.

Check AQHI for Medicine Hat

AccuWeather provides data for many of our rural areas. If air quality is listed as Poor or Unhealthy, the same indoor protocols apply.

Check AccuWeather for your area

What This Means for Your Child:

• Outdoor recess, PE classes, and other outside events may be moved indoors depending on air quality levels.
• Students with asthma or respiratory conditions may be given additional precautions.
• Principals and staff will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day and adjust as needed.