Fever (100.4 or higher): Students may return to school after 24 hours of being fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications

Vomiting or Diarrhea Related to Illness: Students may return after 24 hours of no vomiting or diarrhea

Strep Throat: Students may return to school 24 hours after starting antibiotics and with a note from their healthcare provider

Conjunctivitis (pink eye): if a bacterial infection is suspected, the student should be seen by their healthcare provider. If prescription eye drops are ordered, the student may return to school 24 hours after starting the drops and with a note from their healthcare provider. 

Rashes with a fever: Students may return to school with a note from their healthcare provider.  Rashes without a fever will be evaluated by the school nurse, and they will notify the parent/guardian if the student needs to be picked up for a further evaluation by their healthcare provider. 

When the parent/guardian thinks the student is too ill to be in school: Students should return to school when they feel well enough to perform their school activities.  Please refer to the school's attendance policy regarding the notes that are necessary for legal absences. 

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as well as the CDC, Head Lice is no longer a recommended reason to keep a child out of school. If you think your child has lice, we encourage you to follow up with your MD for treatment guidelines.

*If a student is absent for more than 5 days with an illness, please provide your school nurse with a letter from your primary care physician.*