The Methow Valley School District strives to prevent the spread of illness among staff and students through the education and promotion of health prevention strategies such as hand-washing, covering cough, and staying home when ill. However, there are a variety of common illnesses that our community regularly experiences. Below are the basic guidelines of when to stay home from school.
Some guidelines on when to keep your student home:
Fever at or above 100 degrees
Vomiting or Diarrhea
Coughing or any sort of breathing trouble
Severe sore throat
Rash (check with your doctor before sending to school)
Very tired or in pain
When a student or staff can return to school — follow the 24 Hour Rule
Fever: Keep your child home until their FEVER has been gone WITHOUT medicine for 24 hours.
Vomiting or Diarrhea: Keep your child home for 24 hours after the LAST time they have vomited or had diarrhea and are eating a normal diet.
Antibiotics: Keep your child home at least 24 hours after the FIRST dose of antibiotic.
MVSD Policies & Procedures