In an effort to maintain a healthy environment for students and staff, reference the following list of symptoms that will help determine whether your child needs to be kept home:

• Fever, 100.4 F or above, currently or within the previous 24 hours
• Diarrhea or vomiting, currently or within the previous 24 hours
• Persistent sore throat with fever or enlarged tonsils/glands
• Undetermined rash
• Sever persistant cough
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When to return to school

Do not send your child back to school until they have been symptom-free without fever reducing medications for at least 24 hours (a full school day).

All students taking an antibiotic for a contagious condition must have been on the medication for a full 24 hours before returning to school (e.g. strep throat, pink eye, etc.).  Also, inform the school nurse of any contagious diagnosis for health maintenance of the classroom.

Other reasons a nurse may send students home

Children who have a fever, symptoms of vomiting or diarrhea, acute viral symptoms or severe persistent cough will be sent home to rest and receive care by their families. 

Adhering to these guidelines will help keep our students and staff members healthy throughout the school year!

Contact the Health Office with questions about your student’s health.