Health Services
CCSD 21 staff partner with families to support student health and safety, ensuring a safe, healthy learning environment that supports every student’s education.
Each school’s Health Office is staffed during the school day, and a Certified School Nurse is available on call. School staff provides minor first aid for injuries or illness. Parents/guardians have the right to deny treatment from school staff by submitting such a request in writing to the school’s principal. For any emergency involving a serious injury or illness, paramedics will be contacted, and emergency medical care will be provided, which may include transportation to the nearest hospital if deemed necessary.
HEALTH RELATED STUDENT ABSENCESStudents should not be in school with:
Students must be free of fever, vomiting and/or diarrhea for at least 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to school. Students suspected of having a notifiable infectious disease that requires isolation may also be excluded from school. Refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for additional details. Students are never to leave school during the day unless they are signed out through the school office by a parent, legal guardian, or other authorized adult. |
STATE OF ILLINOIS MANDATORY HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS
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State Health Forms State Physical Form Failure to comply with the required health examination and appropriate immunizations by October 15th of the current school year may result in the student’s exclusion from school until the required health forms are presented to the District. State Dental Form A completed dental exam form must be submitted to the school by May 15th of the current school year for students in kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade. State Vision Form A completed vision exam form must be submitted to the school by October 15th of the current school year for students in kindergarten. |
Exam Requirements *Lead risk assessment must be completed. Physical exam may be required if participating in sports. |
2026-2027 Printable list of health requirements
Information and Forms
Each collapsible section below contains important information and forms. Please complete forms as requested by your school’s nurse and return completed forms to school with your child.
STUDENT SERVICES
Dr. Beatrice Reyes-Childress
Deputy Superintendent
Sherri Massa
Director of Student Services
Todd Rohlwing
Director of School Safety and Security
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
McKinney Vento: Families in Temporary Living Situations
Restraint Time Out Reduction Plan
Resources
ISBE Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois
Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Parents/Guardians of Students with Disabilities
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