Student Services
Health Services
(Policies 7.250, 7.260 & 7.270)
Illness & Emergency Procedures
Illness at School
Parents or guardians are notified in case of serious illness or accident. The parents will be asked to come for the child in the event of a serious accident or illness where further medical attention is necessary. It is imperative that the school has current phone numbers and emergency contacts on file. Please advise your school of any phone number changes immediately.
A physician’s statement concerning any serious ailment (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.) should be filed with the school health record. When a child returns to school after a serious illness, it is the responsibility of both the parent and physician to establish the child’s physical limitations with the school.
First Aid and Emergency Treatment
First aid is the immediate temporary care given in case of accident or sudden illness. If it is not a life-threatening situation and further medical attention is deemed necessary, movement of the child will be directed by the parent/guardian. In life-threatening emergencies, students will be transported by ambulance to a local hospital, and a school employee will remain with the student until a guardian arrives.
Communicable Diseases & Exclusions
District 92 follows the IDPH Communicable Disease School Nurse Guidance. The district balances student rights with the obligation to protect the health of all students and staff.
IDPH Guidelines (Updated Nov 2024)
Exclusion Requirements
Access the full chart: IDPH Communicable Disease School Chart
"Exclude" means the school will not permit attendance until requirements are met:
- Fever: Must be fever-free (below 100.4°F) for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
- Severe Cough/Cold: Stay home until symptoms have improved or resolved.
- Rash: Do not send a child to school until a doctor has confirmed it is safe to return.
- Vomiting/Diarrhea: Exclude until symptoms have ceased for at least 24 hours.
- Antibiotics: Child must be on prescribed antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning.
- Pain: Contact your dentist for tooth pain or your doctor for ear pain.
Readmission: A student absent for three (3) or more consecutive days due to illness, surgery, or hospitalization should present a physician’s release before being readmitted.
Medication Policy
Procedures and permission forms are available in the Nurse’s Offices. No student will be permitted to possess or self-administer medication until the proper forms are received. Proper forms are required for students to possess epinephrine auto-injectors or asthma medication for immediate use.
Please update the school nurse immediately if there is any change in your student's medication or medical condition.
Required Examinations & Screenings
Medical Examinations
All incoming Kindergarten and 6th grade students must have a physical exam on the State of Illinois form, dated within one year of the first day of school. Records must be submitted prior to October 15th. Transfer students must present documentation prior to registration.
Eye & Dental Examinations
Eye Exams: Required for all students new to Illinois. Proof must be submitted by October 15th.
Dental Exams: Required for all 2nd and 6th grade students. Submit to the building nurse by May 1st.
Vision and Hearing Screening
Screenings are given to students in predetermined grade levels each year. Referrals are sent to parents if a physician check is necessary.
Health and Wellness
Illness & Fever Guidelines
Students should remain at home until they are well enough to resume work in the classroom. Children who have a fever should maintain a normal temperature (<100.0F) for 24 hours before returning to school.
Lice Information
When a child is found to have lice or nits, the parents are responsible to remove all lice and/or nits. All information pertaining to lice is highly confidential and no information will be given to staff or other families. The child will be checked upon returning to school and the D92 Lice Protocol will be followed.
Helpful Resources:
Please see the nurse at your school for information regarding lice removal.
Medication & Injuries
If your child needs medication at school...
In the event your child needs to have medicine at school, either prescribed or over-the-counter, please fill out the medical forms found in Registration Forms under the Parent Resources tab. If you have any questions about which forms to fill out, please call your school's nurse.
Concussion and Head Injuries
For the most current information on concussions and head injuries, please refer to the link to the student handbook. If you feel your child may have a concussion, notify your child's physician and the student's school nurse with any information or questions you have.
Nutritional Services
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The Food Services Department is committed to providing healthy school meals to the students of District 92. Our program operates under the National School Lunch Program. All meals sold or served meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA dietary guidelines. Our staff consists of 16 members that are State Certified Food Handlers complying with all health and safety regulations.
"Our program needs the support of parents & families – make time to talk about the food they eat. Make food interesting & fun! Did you know there are more than 10,000 varieties of apples?"