Mary E Mcdowell Elementary School (Chicago, IL 60619): Illness Reports, Health Alerts & Parent Reviews

Fostering young minds in a vibrant Calumet Heights community.

Mary E McDowell Elementary School is a public elementary institution located at 1419 E 89th St in the Calumet Heights neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. As part of the Chicago Public Schools district, the facility provides foundational education to primary-aged students within the local community. While specific wellness programming details are limited, the school operates under the health and safety guidelines mandated by the district, which include standard protocols for student attendance, nutritional services, and physical education. Parents looking for a neighborhood school in the 60619 area will find a local campus dedicated to early childhood and elementary development.

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Mary E Mcdowell Elementary School

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Honestly, I’m pretty concerned about the health environment at McDowell lately. The chronic absenteeism is hitting over 25%, and you can really feel it—it seems like half the kids in my son's class are out every other week with something. It makes me feel like the sick-child policy isn't being enforced well, or maybe they just don't have enough staff to keep the building as clean as it needs to be. Communication from the school about what bugs are going around is basically non-existent, leaving us parents to guess. It’s hard to focus on wellness and learning when the basics of keeping kids healthy and in their seats aren't being met.
3/31/2026

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