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mixedAn AI-written summary of what has been said publicly about health and wellness at Antioch Upper Middle School, gathered from public web pages, parent forums and directory listings. These are not parent reviews and they are not counted in this school's rating.
- Antioch Upper Middle School generally maintains decent cleanliness in common areas, though restrooms can be hit or miss.
- Communication regarding widespread illnesses (like flu or COVID) is timely and informative via email.
- However, there's room for improvement in consistent sick-policy enforcement; some parents feel pressured to send kids to school with minor symptoms.
- Staff responsiveness to individual health concerns, especially from nurses, is usually quite good, but follow-up could be more proactive.
Summarized from 3 public mentions, last refreshed Aug 12, 2026. Summaries can be incomplete or out of date. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Fostering growth and discovery for young adolescents in Antioch
Welcome to Antioch Upper Middle School, a vibrant learning community nestled in the heart of Antioch, IL, serving students in grades 6-8. At AUMS, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment where young adolescents can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally as they transition from elementary to high school. Our curriculum is designed to challenge and inspire, offering a rich array of core subjects alongside exciting electives in arts, music, and technology, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the unique needs of this crucial developmental stage. Beyond the classroom, Antioch Upper Middle School provides a diverse range of extracurricular activities and clubs, from competitive sports teams to academic clubs and creative arts programs. These opportunities encourage students to explore new interests, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships. Our dedicated team of educators and staff are committed to creating a positive school culture, emphasizing respect, responsibility, and resilience, preparing every student for future success. We believe in strong partnerships with families and the community, working together to nurture confident and capable learners. With a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement, AUMS strives to be a place where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Located conveniently on Highview Drive, our school offers a welcoming and safe space for middle schoolers to learn, grow, and discover their passions.
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What parents should know about illness at Antioch Upper Middle School
This is the community health page for Antioch Upper Middle School, a school in Antioch, IL. Parents here log the illnesses their kids actually come home with, so other families can see what is going around before the school sends a notice. Nothing on this page is medical advice or an official school report: it is what parents in this community have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.
No parent has logged an illness at Antioch Upper Middle School in the last 14 days. Quiet stretches are normal, especially outside the winter respiratory season, and they can also mean no one at this school has started logging yet. Being the first family to log helps every parent who checks this page next week.
On the watchlist this month
- Peak season
Summer and early fall
- Mild fever and fussiness
- Painful mouth sores
- Red spots or blisters on hands and feet
- Very common
Back-to-school season
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
- Common
Back-to-school spike
- Red or pink eye whites
- Itchy or gritty feeling
- Watery or yellow discharge
- AllergiesCommon
Spring pollen, fall ragweed
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
Good to knowHow illness usually moves through Antioch Upper Middle School
Illness at Antioch Upper Middle School tends to show up first in one group of kids who share the most contact time, then widen out over the following week or two. Parent logs on this page are the earliest visible signal, usually days ahead of any official notice.
- Respiratory bugs peak in the cold months and spread school-wide
- Stomach bugs move quickly through shared bathrooms and lunch spaces
- Skin and eye infections track close contact and shared items
- Most kids are contagious before symptoms are obvious
Back to schoolWhen can my child go back to Antioch Upper Middle School?
Every school sets its own sick policy, so check yours first. These are the rules of thumb most schools and daycares follow:
- Fever-free for a full 24 hours without fever medicine before returning
- No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, and eating normally again
- On antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours for strep throat or impetigo
- Eye discharge cleared, or cleared by your pediatrician, for pinkeye
- Well enough to take part in a normal school day, not just well enough to sit through it
Around hereHow illness travels between nearby schools
Antioch Upper Middle School is one of many schools in Antioch tracked on Ickly. August activity around Antioch tends to follow the seasonal pattern above, and illness rarely stops at one campus: siblings, sports, and playdates carry it between nearby schools across ZIP 60002 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.
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Common questions
What is going around at Antioch Upper Middle School?
No sickness has been logged at Antioch Upper Middle School in the last 14 days. That usually means things are quiet right now, and you will see new logs here as soon as families share them.
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Is Antioch Upper Middle School in Antioch, IL?
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