Yellow, red and black graphic with a Caution symbol and the text, "Safety Exercise, Uintah High School, March 20, 2026"

The Uintah School District will hold a large-scale safety exercise on Friday, March 20, at Uintah High School and Ashley Valley Education Center.

What to Expect: A large number of first responders and emergency vehicles, including medical helicopters, will be present at both Uintah High and AVEC. This is a safety exercise, not a real event. Signs will be posted as reminders. Please do not call Central Dispatch to report activity at either campus on March 20.

School Impact: There will be NO impact to elementary school students or students at Central Cove Early Learning Center. Friday, March 20, will be an online learning day for all 6th–12th grade students at:

  • Eagle View Elementary

  • Uintah Middle School

  • Vernal Middle School

  • Uintah High School

  • Ashley Valley Education Center

Educational services for students with complex needs have already been arranged. Students should complete Friday assignments by Sunday at midnight. This schedule change allows secondary teachers to participate in the safety exercise if they choose.

Remember: This is a safety exercise, not a real event.