Spring Health & Attendance: When to Keep Your Child Home 

Spring brings warmer weather but also seasonal allergies and colds. Knowing when to keep your child home — and when they’re okay to attend — helps protect learning time. 

Missing just two days a month adds up! Whether excused or unexcused, absences can impact progress. 

Keep Your Child Home If They Have: 

• A fever of 100°F or higher 
• Vomited two or more times in the past 24 hours 
• A sore throat with a fever or swollen glands 
• A rash with itching, fever or swelling 
• Diarrhea (three or more loose stools) in the past 24 hours 
• A doctor’s note saying they should stay home, or they are in the hospital 

If you’re not sure if they should stay home, ask yourself: 

• Can they participate in school activities without spreading illness? 
• Will they be able to focus and learn effectively today? 

Check your student’s attendance in ParentVUE and celebrate their progress. If you need support, reach out — schools can connect families with helpful resources. Let’s work together to keep students healthy and learning!  

Learn more about why attendance matters