The Heritage Herald
August 23, 2024
Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed plenty of vitamin D filled sunshine over summer break! ☀️ Here are some important notes as we begin a new school year:
Washing your hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs... Especially stomach bugs!
6th grade students must submit a current health exam and proof of immunizations by Tuesday October 15th in order to avoid school exclusion per Illinois State Board of Education school code. Thank you to those who have turned them in already!
IESA sports physicals are required for student athletes. They are to be updated annually as they are valid for 365 days. Sports physicals should be submitted to the athletic department.
The Loyola mobile van will return to Graves/HMS September 18th, 2024 & October 8th, 2024. Call the office for more information.
Please remember per district 104 handbook: students are NOT allowed to carry ANY medication (this includes any over-the-counter medication such cough drops, Tylenol, and Motrin). If your student needs medication administered during the school day (including cough drops, Tylenol, or Motrin), medication must be kept in the Health Office and medication authorization forms must be signed by the parent/guardian AND a medical provider (Doctor, PA, APRN).
- When you send your student to school, you are attesting that your student is in good health and ready for learning. Follow these guidelines on when to return to school for our top three symptoms of illness:
-Fever (100.0 or higher): The student may return to school after being fever free 24hrs without fever reducing medication.
-Vomit: The student may return to school after being free of vomiting for 24hrs.
-Diarrhea: The student may return to school after being free of diarrhea for 24hrs.
We are ready for a safe, healthy, and happy school year! ❤️
Nurse Anita, Nurse Tina & Ms. Oli
Click the "Health Services" tab on the SD104 webpage for school health documents, health related registration information, and a directory of nursing staff
Student Drop Off/Pick Up Line
It is extremely important that you follow this flow of traffic so that we keep all students safe.
Uniforms
UNIFORM AND GRADE LEVEL SHIRTS CAN BE PURCHASED IN THE HMS OFFICE.
GRADE LEVEL SHIRTS MAY BE WORN ANY DAY AND ON FRIDAYS WITH SCHOOL APPROPRIATE JEANS (NO RIPS/TEARS THAT SHOW SKIN).
HOODIES
PER OUR STUDENT HANDBOOK, "NO HOODIES MAY BE WORN EXCEPT FOR RECOGNIZED SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR."
STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE ORDER FORMS FOR SPIRIT WEAR HOODIES AND SWEATSHIRTS IN THE COMING WEEKS.
