Kennedy High School (Chicago): What's Going Around

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6325 West 56th Street

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No reports here yet, which means no early warnings either. Every school on Ickly starts with one parent, and that parent could be you. Rally your parent crew, gather care points together, and watch your school's health community strengthen and climb the Ickly leaderboard as one of the most active school communities. The more families join in, the more value unlocks for the school and for every parent in it. Here's how to get the ball rolling:

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Fostering academic excellence and personal growth in a vibrant community

Welcome to Kennedy High School, a vibrant and dynamic learning community nestled in the heart of Chicago, IL, serving students in grades 9 through 12. At Kennedy, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Our comprehensive curriculum offers a wide array of courses, from advanced placement opportunities and robust STEM programs to enriching arts and humanities classes, ensuring that students are well-prepared for college, career, and civic engagement. We believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals, encouraging participation in diverse extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, academic clubs, and creative arts programs. Our passionate and experienced faculty are committed to providing personalized attention, guiding students through their high school journey with innovative teaching methods and a deep understanding of adolescent development. Kennedy High School prides itself on its strong community ties, engaging parents and local organizations to create a collaborative network that supports student success. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, cultivating an atmosphere where all voices are heard and respected. Choosing Kennedy means joining a school family that prioritifies academic excellence, personal growth, and preparing students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens ready to make a positive impact on the world.

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No illness logs for this school yet.

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Heard something going around?

Heads-ups parents heard from school emails, class chats or other parents. These are not reports from the family who was sick.

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Heads-up when families logStrepLiceFluCOVID-19PinkeyeStomach bugRingwormRSV

Why it matters: know before it reaches your house: see the doctor a day sooner, keep a kid home to protect your work week, or stock the medicine cabinet before the fever or lice hit. And when you share what you see at home (takes 30 seconds, anonymous), other families get the same heads-up.

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Vaccination and health exam records

96.7% of students at Kennedy High School are up to date on required vaccinations overall, averaged across all reported vaccines.

Measles coverage alone is 98%, 2.1 points above the citywide rate of 95.9% across all Chicago Public Schools students.

Measles98%
All CPS students: 95.9%
Mumps98%
All CPS students: 95.9%
Rubella98%
All CPS students: 95.9%
Polio97.7%
All CPS students: 93.3%
Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough96.9%
All CPS students: 92.2%
Tdap booster97.4%
All CPS students: 92.1%
Hepatitis B97.3%
All CPS students: 97.2%
Meningococcal90%
All CPS students: 88.1%
Chickenpox (varicella)96.7%
All CPS students: 95%

Citywide numbers count every Chicago Public Schools student together, so bigger schools weigh more than small ones. It answers "out of all CPS students, how many are covered?" rather than averaging schools of very different sizes.

Required health exams: 149 students were not yet compliant at the October snapshot.

Students counted as not up to date include those with a religious or medical exemption and those still catching up on an approved schedule. Numbers are a single snapshot taken each October 15 and reported to the state in November. Grades with fewer than ten students are withheld by CPS, so some totals cover only part of the school.

Reported for the 2025-26 school year by Chicago Public Schools / ISBE. Updated once a year.

How does this school handle sickness?

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No parent has answered this yet, so this page stays empty until one does. If your kid goes here, you're the person who can tell the next family what to expect.

Help fill in health info for Kennedy High School

Kennedy High School has not shared whether there is a nurse on site or when kids need to stay home. If you know, add it for other families.

Data as of October 4, 2026 (Chicago Data Portal).

No violations recorded

We checked the City of Chicago inspection database on September 20, 2026 and found no inspection records or violations for this school.

Share kit for Kennedy High School

Two print-ready posters: one personalized for Kennedy High School with a QR code that opens this page, and a general Fall 2026 poster for bulletin boards and front offices.

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Seasonal & preparednessWhat is going around this time of year, and how to get ready at home.

The parent briefing

What parents should know about illness at Kennedy High School

This is the community health page for Kennedy High School, a high in Chicago, 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 Kennedy High 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

Common Cold
Typical seasonal peak
Year-round, with larger fall and winter increases
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
Allergies
Typical seasonal rise
Chicago often has a spring pollen peak and a fall ragweed peak
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
Lice
Typical seasonal rise
Year-round, but often noticed when school resumes
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
Strep Throat
Typical seasonal rise
Often higher in winter and early spring, with a back-to-school rise
- Sudden sore throat without cough
- Painful swallowing
- Fever over 100.4 F

Good to know

What spreads fastest in high school

Older students at Kennedy High School move between classes, jobs, and activities, so what circulates here often mirrors the wider community rather than a single classroom. Teens also under-report early symptoms, which is why parent logs matter more than absence counts.

Flu, COVID-19, and mononucleosis account for most extended absences
Walking pneumonia can linger for weeks with only a dry cough
Skin and eye infections track with sports and shared equipment
Sleep loss and stress make recovery slower, so symptoms outlast the contagious window

Back to school

When can my child go back to Kennedy High 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 here

How illness travels between nearby schools

Kennedy High School is one of many highs in Chicago tracked on Ickly. October activity around Chicago 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 60638 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.

What to have at home

Parent-picked checklists, chosen for what families here are logging, the ages at Kennedy High School, and the time of year.

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Ickly is a parent-reported community signal, not a medical service or an official school record. Always talk to your pediatrician about your own child's symptoms.

Common questions

What is going around at Kennedy High School?

No sickness has been logged at Kennedy High 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.

How does Ickly know what is spreading at Kennedy High School?

Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by high and by week so you can see patterns without anyone's name attached. Logs are always anonymous to other parents.

Can I get notified when illness spreads at Kennedy High School?

Yes. Follow Kennedy High School with a free Ickly account and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around.

How do I log a sick day for my child at Kennedy High School?

Tap "How's everyone feeling?" anywhere on Ickly and answer a couple of quick questions. It takes under a minute, stays anonymous, and it is what makes this page useful for every other family at Kennedy High School.

Is Kennedy High School in Chicago, IL?

Yes. Kennedy High School is a high in Chicago, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.

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