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STUDENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING HEALTH CONDITION(S) SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM ATTENDING USD 108 WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS:

  • 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, hand / foot / mouth syndrome, etc. should be directed to your child's school nurse.

Students will be re-admitted after being fever-free (without the use of fever-reducing medication) or symptom-free for 24 hours. Students with some conditions may return to school after being treated for 24 hours with an antibiotic. Call the school nurse for specific readmission guidelines.