In light of the current pandemic, it is vital that we all follow the districts’ guidelines on returning to school after illness. Please call the School Nurse at 874-8215 with any questions or information about your student’s illness.

• If your child is sick with COVID-19 symptoms,  please call your healthcare provider.

  • If your healthcare provider does not believe your child has COVID-19, your child should stay home from school until they are feeling better and at least 24 hours have passed without a fever without taking fever-reducing medicine.

  • The Portland Public Schools, working with Greater Portland Health, can provide access to COVID-19 testing for families who may not otherwise have access.  Our school nurses will provide information about this if appropriate.

• If your child is sick and has tested negative for COVID-19 or does not have any COVID-19 symptoms, they should stay home from school until they are feeling better and at least 24 hours have passed without a fever without taking fever reducing medicine and/or 24 hours have passed without vomiting or diarrhea.