Physicals

1.   Health Examinations Form is Required:

• Students entering grades K, 6 & 9 are required by the state of Illinois to have a current physical on file.  (If your 6th grader had a 5th grade physical, it will suffice for this year.)
• Also, if you are transferring from another state, each child must have a physical.  High school students who plan to participate in athletics must have an athletic physical.  (Freshmen who will be in athletics need not have a second physical.  Their 9th grade form will be sufficient.)
• High school students who plan to participate in volleyball or soccer MUST have their physical form turned in BEFORE practices begins in August.  Please note:  The IHSA has determined that physicals done by a chiropractor are not acceptable for high school.

2.  Dental Exams:

• Students entering kindergarten
• Students entering second grade
• Students entering sixth grade

3.  Vision Exams:

• Students entering kindergarten

4. Immunizations required:

1. Polio - 3 or more doses - last dose must be booster received after 4th birthday.
2. DTP/DtaP- 4 or more doses - last dose after 4th birthday.
3. MMR-2 doses, with last dose administered after 1st birthday.
4. Hepatitis B - 3 doses - required for preschool, kindergarten and grades 5-11.
5. HIB is not required.
6. Lead Screen is required.
7. Varicella -required for preschool, kindergarten and 1st graders.

Please indicate on the health form the exact month, day and year your child received each immunization.

Call the school office if you have any questions regarding health information.

All student health records are kept on file at the high school office.

A copy of the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination.  This is in PDF format.  Click here to download in Adobe Reader.

Head Lice
If you notice your children scratching their heads in excess, please check them for head lice.  If your child ends up with lice, you need to inform the school office.  Health sources also suggest putting your child's hat and coat in the dryer each night - on high for 30 minutes to help ward off the furry critters.  The elementary office has additional information on head lice or we suggest you check out the websites at here for more information.

Please be cautious in choosing a treatment plan.  Check with your pharmacist or physician regarding specifics dangers in using chemical treatments.  

Pink Eye
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye," is an inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the white of the eye and the inside surface of the eyelids. Conjunctivitis is most often caused by a virus but also can be caused by bacterial infection, allergies (e.g., cosmetics, pollen) and chemical irritation.

Read more about the cause and cure of pink eye.

Ill Students
Please keep children home for 24 hours who have a fever or have been vomiting.  Your child must be fever free for 24 hours without the aid of a fever reducer before returning to school.

Helpful Information
The following links will provide information and education to keep parents and students updated on important health issues.

• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Whiteside County Health Department
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention