Panther Tracks
July 31
Mrs. Barbieri
Mrs. Coffey
Mrs. Laudont
Mrs. Gale
Mrs. Brennan
Hearing and Vision Screenings
In accordance with the Illinois Child Vision and Hearing Test Act (410 ILCS 205/), the [Illinois Department of Public Health] (IDPH) mandates that children at specific age and grade levels receive annual hearing and vision screenings.
Our school will begin conducting these screenings on September 8th for the following students:
Hearing Screening: Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades.
Vision Screening: Preschool, Kindergarten, 2nd, and 8th grades.
Other Categories: All students in Special Education, students new to the district, or any student specifically referred by a teacher.
These screenings will be performed during the school day by our district nurse, Kelly Waters BSN, RN.
Vision screening does not replace a comprehensive eye exam, and children with a recent professional evaluation on file are exempt.
Next Steps & Exemptions
Screenings are provided free by an IDPH-certified technician, serving as a preliminary check rather than a full medical exam.
Results: You are notified only if your child does not pass, which includes recommendations for follow-up.
Opt-Outs: To exempt your child, submit a recent eye exam report or a signed religious objection to the school nurse prior to the date.
