Notes from the Nurse

  •  Remember, handwashing is the best way to prevent the spread of germs. Below is a reminder of the district’s policy regarding student illness.

    Students with the following health condition(s) shall be excluded from school:

    • Oral temperature of 100 degrees F or higher
    • Elevated (or possibly a normal) temperature combined with any of the following: a severe cold with yellow-green nasal discharge, excessive coughing, swollen glands, or skin rash
    • Eyes inflamed with purulent discharge
    • Drainage from ear(s)
    • Skin lesions (i.e. impetigo, ringworm, and scabies) until under treatment
    • Vomiting
    • Diarrhea (i.e. two or more loose stools)
    • Fainting, seizure, or general signs of listlessness
    • Questions about other communicable diseases such as fifth’s disease, chickenpox, head lice, hand/foot/mouth syndrome, etc. should be directed to your child’s school nurse.

    Please remember to notify the school office if your student is going to be absent from school.

     913-780-7310

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