Health Services

STAYING HEALTHY in district 112

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Our four priorities in this evolving pandemic crisis:

Priority one - feed our families and children  
Priority two - account for the extended safety, health, and welfare of our 4500 students and staff
Priority three - communicate clearly 
Priority four - e-Learning

NOTE: Common human coronaviruses usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses. These illnesses usually only last for a short amount of time. Symptoms may include fever, cough, shortness of breath. IDPH along with the Illinois Poison Center set up a hotline for residents across the state to call if they have questions about the coronavirus. Residents in Illinois can call the hotline at 800-889-3931 or email DPH.SICK@illinois.gov.

NSSD112 COVID-19 Communications

• NSSD112 Community Update (May 16, 2020)
• NSSD 112 COVID-19 Letter (April 17, 2020)
• Remote Learning Expectations Update (April 5, 2020)
  
• Revised FREE Meals Flyer (April 3, 2020)
• Materials Pick-Up Notice (April 2, 2020)
• Extension of Remote Learning (March 31, 2020)
• Technology Use During Remote Learning (March 29, 2020)
• Outlining Expectations Extended School Closure (March 27, 2020)
• NSSD 112 COVID-19 Letter (March 21, 2020)
• Special Education_504 Parent Letter (March 20, 2020) 
• Educere Communication (March 18, 2020)
  
• BOE Superintendent's Report (March 17, 2020)
• D112 e-Learning Update (March 17, 2020)
• NSSD 112 COVID-19 Letter (March 16, 2020)
• NSSD 112 COVID-19 Letter (March 13, 2020)
• NSSD 112 Emergency Closing Letter (March 12, 2020)
• NSSD 112 COVID-19 Letter (March 12, 2020)
• NSSD 112 COVID-19 Letter (March 11, 2020)
• NSSD 112 COVID-19 Letter (March 10, 2020)
• Updated NSSD 112 COVID-19 (March 6, 2020)
• NSSD 112 COVID-19 Letter (Feb. 27, 2020)
• FREE Meal March 16-19  & March 30 - April 13
  
  

Agency Updates 

• ISBE ​​P1: Considerations for Closing the 2019-20 SY/Summer 2020​ (May 15, 2020)
• ISBE Remote Learning FAQ for Families - (May 14)
• ISBE Guidance for Schools and Districts (May 8, 2020)
• DCFS/ISBE Joint Guidance on Student Wellness Checks​​  (May 6, 2020)
• ​​​​ISBE Summer School Guidance for Schools and Districts​​ (May 6, 2020​)
• ISBE Guidance for School and Districts​ (April 8, 2020)
• ISBE Guidance to School and Districts (April 1, 2020)
• ISBE Guidance to School and Districts (March 27, 2020)
• Remote Learning Recommendations​​ (March 27, 2020)
• ISBE Guidance to School and Districts (March 23, 2020)
• IASA COVID-19 Swat Team Report (March 23, 2020)
• ISBE Guidance on School Calendars (March 22, 2020​​)
• ISBE Guidance to Schools on Statewide Closures (March 20, 2020)​
• ISBE Guidance Regarding COVID-19 (March 18, 2020)
• ISBE Special Education Guidance (March 18, 2020)
• ISBE Joint Statement (March 17, 2020)
• ISBE Statewide School Closure Guidance (March 16, 2020)
• ISBE Guidance Regarding COVID-19 (March 13, 2020)
• US Department of Education 
  

Other Tips
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Tips for Staying Healthy
Every year the flu sickens millions of Americans, hospitalizes hundreds of thousands, and kills tens of thousands. Catching the flu can be as easy as standing in line next to someone who has flu symptoms. Fortunately, protecting yourself against the flu is easy. Getting vaccinated is the single best way to prevent getting sick with the flu. Read more

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Handwashing Tips
Handwashing can help prevent illness. It involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Read more

Influenza (Flu)
Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus. Compared with most viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza infection often causes more severe illness. Typical influenza illness includes fever (usually 100 degrees F to 103 degrees F in adults and often even higher in children) and respiratory symptoms, such as cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as headache, muscle aches, and extreme fatigue.
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