Is my child too sick for school?

It’s almost time for the bus to arrive, and my child is complaining of not feeling well. What should I do? 

Knowing when to send your child off to school and when to keep him/her
home can be a tough judgment call. A few guidelines can help if you are
wondering how sick is too sick for school. You should consider keeping your child home if any of the following symptoms are observed:

  • Diarrhea 

  • Repeated vomiting 

  • Fever (see note below) 

  • Severe sore throat 

  • Wheezing/difficulty breathing

  • Redness/discharge from eye

  • Uncontrolled or severe coughing

  • Skin problems:  rashes of unknown origins  

All student absences should be verified by calling into the office.
Please inform the school if your child has a communicable illness,
such as strep throat, influenza, etc.! 

Note on Fevers:
A student with a body temperature of 100.0 or above and who has additional indications of illness will be sent home. The district recommends that a
student with a fever of 100.0 and above remain out of school for 24 hours after fever returns to normal.