Miles of Smiles

Changing the Date

by Lonye Gilles | February 8, 2012

Miles of Smiles, the traveling dental group, was scheduled to come to our school on March 28, but due to scheduling problems, they will be here to do the students’ dental exams on Wednesday, February 22. If you sent a form to school for . . . read more

Changes in Dtap Vaccination Requirements

by Lonye Gilles | February 1, 2012

In an attempt to reduce the number of whooping cough cases, the Illinois Department of Public Health is implementing new guidelines for Tdap vaccination. For the 2012-2013 school year, students entering sixth and ninth grades will be required . . . read more

H1N1 Facts

by Lonye Gilles

We know that the H1N1 virus is a big concern for everyone, but the bottom line in prevention is good old fashioned common sense. At school, we are taking precautions to prevent the spread of illness. These include reminding the . . . read more

Clean Hands for Everyone

by Lonye Gilles

A delicious mud pie, a good luck rock, or a friendly frog are just a few presents that kids love to share. But millions of germs could be lurking behind these gifts.   Kids don’t always listen when you tell them to wash . . . read more

A link to KidsHealth

A wonderful website for kids...... (and parents too)

by Lonye Gilles

KidsHealth is the largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth . . . read more

When not to send your child to School

by Mr. Henson

Should you send your child to school if he or she isn't feeling well?   Click here to find out! read more