Frequently Asked Questions

How sick is too sick for school?

A student who has had a fever 100.0 degrees or higher within the last 24 hours should not come to school. The student may return to school when he/she has been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines (i.e., Tylenol, Advil, etc.)
A student who has vomited within the previous 24 hours should not come to school. The student may return to school when he/she has not vomited for 24 hours.
A student who has had diarrhea should not come to school until 24 hours after diarrhea has ceased.
A student who has clear or yellow drainage from the eye and crusting on the eyelashes upon awakening should not come to school. The student may return to school when a physician has ruled out conjunctivitis (pink eye).
A student who has a rash of unknown origin should not come to school.
A student who has chicken pox may return to school when no new pustules are forming and all existing pustules are scabbed and dry.
A student who has strep throat may return to school when three doses of antibiotic have been administered and the student is fever-free.

How do I report an absence

Which grades need to turn in paperwork?

Can my child bring cough drops to school in his/her backpack?

What weather conditions do the kids go outside for recess or PE in?

Temperature (with wind chill/heat index)	Action
Below 20 Degrees	Students will stay indoors
20-95 Degrees	Students will go outside
Above 95 Degrees	Students will stay indoors