Illness

Remember, handwashing is the best way to prevent the spread of germs. Below is a reminder of the district’s policy regarding student illness.

Students with the following health condition(s) shall be excluded from school:

• 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; if bacterial, may remain in school once any prescribed therapy is started.
• Influenza: Students who are diagnosed with influenza ("the flu") should stay at home until fever-free for 24 hours without the aid of fever-reducing medications AND overall symptoms are getting better before returning to school.
• Drainage from ear(s).
• Skin lesions (i.e. impetigo, ringworm and scabies) until under treatment with approved medication (consult school nurse for length of time).
• Vomiting.
• Diarrhea (i.e. two or more loose stools).
• Fainting, seizure, or general signs of listlessness.
• COVID-19: For more information, visit our COVID Guidance webpage.
• Questions about other communicable diseases such as fifth's disease, chickenpox, head lice, 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.

Please remember to notify the school office if your student is going to be absent from school at 913-780-7620 or email Regency Place attendance

Medication at School

Please contact Nurse Ellen for guidance if your child needs to take prescription medication of any kind during the school day. This includes both short-term medications and on-going daily medications. Email Nurse Hanke or call her direct line at 913-780-7626.

Read more about the Olathe Public Schools health guidelines.