Antioch schools closed on Thursday due to poor air quality
According to a message on the Antioch Unified School District’s Facebook page about 6:00 p.m., Wednesday night, “The following autodialer is going out to all parents. It was sent out just a few moments ago so you may not get it immediately.”
“This is Stephanie Anello, Superintendent, with an important safety announcement from the Antioch Unified School District. Given the extreme poor air quality due to the recent, ongoing wildfires, schools will be closed tomorrow. Please know that your child’s safety was the primary factor leading to this decision. Many of our students walk or ride the…ir bike to and from school and will be exposed to the poor air quality even if we were to remain open and shelter in place as we did today. Currently, it is being reported that only three percent of the fires have been contained. Thus, we expect that the air quality will be even more dangerous tomorrow. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you but, again, your child’s safety is our number one concern. At this point school is only closed Thursday, but pending the containment of the fires, we ask that you make a short-term plan for your children should we need to close schools on Friday. We will be in contact with you as soon as possible should that be necessary.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our schools and our District as we work to ensure your child’s health is not compromised in any way.”
In addition, the following message was received by Herald Sports Reporter Jesus Cano from an Antioch High School football coach:
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AUSD schools closed 10-12-17
Notice the schools in Walnut Creek area weren’t closed? Smoke was there too, it is really clear today with no smoke, another paid holiday!
Closed Friday, too.
Not real happy about 2 days closed. The air at my home is the same as the schools.