When To Stay Home
Reasons for why a child may be sent home from school or why a parent should keep a student home:
When to Keep Students Home- Fever of 100 degrees F and over. Student needs to be fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication.
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye), strep infections, ringworm, and impetigo are all infections and must be treated with medications for 24 hours before returning to school. Please do not allow affected students back before this time so that other students are not infected unnecessarily.
- Rash of unknown origin (especially if accompanied by a fever).
- Head injury.
- Severe coughing or difficulty breathing.
- Colds- a child with thick or constant nasal discharge should remain home.
- Diarrhea or vomiting. Student should be symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
- Stiff neck associated with a fever and/or recent injury.
- Inadequate immunizations with known disease outbreak in school.
- Refer to the VDOH "Communicable Disease Reference Chart for School Personnel" for other exclusions/information.
For more information, click the guidance below or visit the PWCS Student Health Services page.
Student Illness Guide in English
Students Illness Guide in Spanish