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Our 2024-2025 School Nurse Team

L to R: Haysal Jones (Cornwall, Ripton, Salisbury), Kelly McGovern (MUHS), Ali Bryant, Elizabeth Palko (MUMS), Caroline Choudhury (MUHS, MUMS, Mary Hogan), Dani Girard (Bridport, Shoreham, Weybridge) & Rebecca McKee (Mary Hogan).

General Information

ACSD School Illness Guidance

When to go home/stay home from school:

What if a student/staff gets sick at school?

An individual who has any of the following significant symptoms of illness will be sent home:

  • Fever > 100.4°F

  • Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Flu-like symptoms

  • A rash of unknown origin

  • Any other symptoms or illness that impede a student's ability to learn

The school nurse will assess students  who are ill and may send the student home based on their clinical judgment.  There may be situations where the symptom is determined not related to infection and a student may remain at school

What if a student/staff gets sick at home?

An individual who has any of the following significant symptoms of illness should stay home:

  • Fever > 100.4°F

  • Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Flu-like symptoms

  • A rash of unknown origin

  • Any other symptoms or illness that impede a student's ability to learn

Testing is recommended for any COVID related symptoms, but not required.

Schools no longer stock rapid antigen test kits but they are available at Middlebury Regional EMS on Collins Rd in Middlebury or Ilsley Library or order home delivery at this link.

You can return to school when:

When can a student/staff return to school after illness?

  • When symptoms of illness have improved and you feel well enough to be at school or work

  • Symptoms of fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, should be resolved for at least 24 hours without medication before returning to school

  • If an antibiotic is warranted (such as for strep throat) the individual may return 24 hours after starting the antibiotic

When can a student/staff return to school after COVID-19?

  • There is no longer a requirement for 5 days of quarantine when you have or suspect you have COVID-19

  • You must feel well enough to be at  school and be fever free without the use of medication for at least 24 hours prior to returning to school

  • Please visit the Vermont Department of Health website for more information on current guidance for COVID-19 including testing

  • It is strongly recommended by the American Association of Pediatrics that a child's primary care provider be notified of their COVID-19 illness in order to discuss if further evaluation is warranted prior to returning to sports and physical exertion.