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Triple-digit heat continues, Wylie South Elementary recess moved indoors
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points The school is moving recess indoors when temperatures reach 100 degrees to keep students safe. Triple-digit heat is prompting a change in recess procedures at Wylie South Elementary.
Triple-digit heat is prompting a change in recess procedures at Wylie South Elementary. The school is moving recess indoors when temperatures reach 100 degrees to keep students safe. Indoor spaces such as gyms and the cafeteria are being utilized for recess activities.
Students are able to play board games and cards during indoor recess. This adjustment is being made to protect students from the heat. Further details about the school's heat safety measures are available.
The decision to move recess indoors is a response to the ongoing triple-digit temperatures in the area. The school is taking steps to ensure student safety during this time.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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