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  • DISTRICT 211 HEALTH SERVICES

    The Health Services Office is staffed by a school nurse and a health clerk who provide support for illnesses, known medical conditions, and injuries. In the event a student must be sent home from school for a medical reason, the Health Services Office will notify the parent/guardian. In cases where the parent/guardian is unavailable, the office will contact an adult listed as an emergency contact on the student’s school registration information. Please make sure emergency contact information is up-to-date. The Health Services Office will only administer prescription and non-prescription medications in school after the parent/guardian has provided a signed copy of the Authorization for Administration of Medication Form. Families of students with chronic health conditions should contact the Health Services Office to discuss appropriate accommodations for your child. If your child has asthma, food allergies, epilepsy, diabetes or any other health condition that requires medication or a health care plan, have your child’s health provider complete a new action plan or medication form for each new school year. 

    Health care plans and medication forms can be found on the District 211 Health Information Website.

    PLEASE NOTE: DISTRICT 211 HAS A FIRST DAY EXCLUSION POLICY. STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL.

    Health Requirements

    Students entering 12th grade in the State of Illinois must show proof of 2 doses of the Meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Children receive their first dose at 11 years old with a booster dose on/after 16 years old. Only one dose is required for students entering 12th grade if the first dose was received on/after your child’s 16th birthday. 

    Students entering Freshman year must complete immunization history and Child Health Examination Form signed by a medical provider, dated on or after 8/14/2022. A sports physical does not meet this requirement. 

    Required Dental Examination

    All students in the Class of 2027 are required to provide proof that an oral health examination was completed by a licensed dentist between November 15, 2022 – May 15, 2024.

    Transfer students from another Illinois High School:

    Students must present a copy of their 9th grade physical, or more current complete physical, with updated immunizations. 

    Transfer students from out of state OR out of country 

    Students have 30 days to complete the Illinois state requirements of a physical and updated immunizations. The physical must be completed on the Illinois State Form.

    Families must provide an Eye Examination Form dated within 12 months of the first day of school.

    A Dental Exam is required if transferring as a Freshman. 

    Religious Exemptions to Required Immunizations 

    Families seeking a religious exemption from the immunization requirements must use the official Illinois Certificate of Religious Exemption to Required Immunizations and/or Examinations form. This form must be signed by a licensed medical physician.

    Please turn in all medical paperwork to either the Health Services Office or by email listed below.