When a Student Must Stay Home From School

Children MUST remain home if they have any of the following

  • A contagious illness like Chicken Pox, the flu, or strep throat, until the doctor says it's safe to return, or the child has been on antibiotics for 24 hours. 
  • A rash or skin condition not diagnosed by a doctor. 
  • A fever that causes chills, sweating, or muscle aches
  • A temperature over 100.0º F within the past 24 hours
  • Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
  • Red or pink eye(s), or drainage from eyes
  • Head lice (live lice)
  • Have been notified by the school nurse/ health department that immunizations are not up-to-date (exclusion notice is given after 3rd warning)