Reporting Absences

To report an absence, please call the main office (920) 852-5510. Please leave a message if directed to voicemail.

If at all possible, please call by 8:45 a.m. and give a reason, along with the name of your student's teacher.

Attendance Matters


Is Your Child Well Enough To Go To School?

It is not always easy to decide if your child is sick enough to stay home or well enough to be in school. Children who come to school are expected, with few exceptions, to participate fully in school activities.

Here are some guidelines that might help in a parent’s decision-making:

Fever
A fever of 100 degrees or more signals an illness that is probably going to make a student uncomfortable and unable to function well in class. Your child should stay home until his or her temperature is less than 100 degrees (without the use of fever reducing medication) for 24 hours and he/she is feeling better.  

Vomiting, Diarrhea or Severe Nausea

These are symptoms that require a student to remain at home until a normal diet is tolerated the night before and the morning of school.   

Infectious Diseases

Diseases such as impetigo, pink eye with thick drainage, and strep throat require a health care provider’s visits and prescription for medication. Contacting the provider and using the medicine as directed for the full recommended length of time are necessary. A student may return to school 24 hours after the first dose of an antibiotic and if he/she is feeling well.

Rashes
Rashes or patches of broken, itchy skin need to be examined by a health care provider if they appear to be spreading or not improving. 

Injuries

If a student has an injury that causes continuous discomfort, the student should not attend school until the condition is checked by a health care provider or it improves. Injuries that interfere with class participation need a medical evaluation. If participation in physical education classes is not recommended, a health care provider’s excuse is required.

Colds
Usually children are okay to come to school with a cold, but if the student is coughing uncontrollably, seems too lethargic, or has a fever or wheezing along with the cold, keep the child home. These worsened symptoms will prevent the student from being able to focus and can be very disruptive in class.

If your child becomes ill in school, we will need to be able to reach you. Please make sure to notify the office of any phone number changes as they occur.

If you have further questions, please contact your school nurse through the school office.


If your student will be absent more than 3 days or has met their 10 days (includes: illness, tardy and others) of absences for the school year, please fill out the Request for Student Absence Form and turn it in at the office.

Request for Student Absence