Dear Toppenish Families,

The health and safety of our students is always our top priority. We want you to know that we are closely monitoring air quality conditions using the Real-time Air Quality Index to ensure our schools remain safe and healthy learning environments.

As of 2:01 p.m. today, Friday, September 5, 2025, the air quality is rated at 142 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). To ensure the safety of our students and Wildcat fans, we have made the difficult decision to postpone today’s home football game. Once a new date and time has been determined, we will send an update. All team practices have been moved indoors. 

As a district, we follow the Washington State Department of Health’s Air Quality Guide for Schools and Child Care Activities (attached). This guide helps us determine when to modify or move outdoor activities indoors to protect students and staff.

If your child has allergies, asthma, or other health sensitivities and you would like to request accommodations, please contact your child’s school directly so we can provide the necessary support.

The Department of Health also encourages families to take the following steps at home during poor air quality:

• Stay indoors and keep indoor air clean.
  
  

• Reduce smoke entering your home by closing windows and doors.
  
  

• Avoid activities that create indoor air pollution (such as burning candles, frying without ventilation, or smoking).
  
  

• Improve indoor air filtration and consider creating a “clean room” using guidance from the EPA: How to Create a Clean Room.
  
  

We will continue to monitor conditions and make adjustments as needed. If cancellations or schedule changes are necessary, we will notify families through ParentSquare and post updates on our district website. Please ensure you are connected by downloading the free ParentSquare app. If you need help getting connected, contact your child’s school office.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe.

Sincerely,

Dr. Toron Wooldridge

Superintendent of Toppenish School District