Panther Tracks
July 31
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.
Please Give a Warm Welcome to Our Interns!
Hi my name is Madison Shedbalkar-Scanlan and I am a social work student at Aurora University pursuing my Master's degree. Professionally I also work in a youth-serving mentoring organization when I am not interning with Prairie Grove. I spend the majority of my free time with my three year old son exploring new parks, playing imaginative games, and building lots of forts! I am excited to work alongside you and your children this school year, get to know what makes each of them unique, and support them in growing their confidence and building upon their strengths. I look forward to a wonderful school year together!
Hi my name is Tyler Slotowski. I am currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where I am pursuing a Masters in Social Work. I currently live in Lakemor, IL. I am an animal lover and currently have a dog and a lizard. I enjoy hiking and playing video games and board games with my friends in my spare time. I am excited to meet and get to know your children, and I look forward to supporting them throughout the school year and being a reassuring, friendly resource for them every day.
Madison and Tyler will be working with Abigail Weck, school counselor, and Michele Cotsirilos, social worker, assisting them throughout the year.
