Returning to class on October 1st is no longer a distant memory, but a real prospect that is resurfacing in the Italian school discussion. Until 1976, September was still a month of vacation, but Law No. 517 of 1977 accelerated the start of classes. Today, however, the pressure for a calendar modification stems from a real-world climate emergency: the blazing heat that is turning classrooms into greenhouses. According to a poll conducted by The School Technique and published on Skuola.net, nearly eight out of ten teachers (78.3%) would like to postpone the start of the school year until October 1st in order to escape the hottest weeks. This figure underscores the pervasive hostility toward the current 200-day school year, which is among the longest in Europe when contrasted with France (180 days), Finland, or Germany (188). The fundamental concern remains the inadequate facilities. Ministerial data and Cittadinanzattiva's findings portray a dire situation: more than 90% of school buildings lack air conditioning or ventilation systems, and the energy transition is moving slowly, with very few schools outfitted with solar thermal panels. Faced with this situation, Minister Valditara's €20 million provision for cooling devices appears insufficient, equating to a few hundred euros per class compared to significantly greater prices. While structural changes are being implemented and the 200-day restriction remains a strict statutory obligation, teachers are proposing different alternatives, such as decreasing the school day to four hours or temporarily switching to online learning in the event of a red alert, as has previously been tested in Palermo. The debate continues, demonstrating how the well-being and health of students and staff are becoming essential considerations in Italian schools.