St. Nicholas Cathedral School
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mixedAn AI-written summary of what has been said publicly about health and wellness at St. Nicholas Cathedral 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.
- Nicholas Cathedral School is a mixed bag when it comes to health and safety.
- Cleanliness in classrooms is generally good, but bathrooms can sometimes be a concern.
- Illness communication is reactive; you get notified after an exposure, but pre-emptive alerts are rare.
- The sick policy is clear on paper, but enforcement feels inconsistent.
Summarized from 2 public mentions, last refreshed Jun 22, 2026. Summaries can be incomplete or out of date. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Fostering faith, intellect, and community from PreK to 8th grade.
Nestled in the heart of Chicago, St. Nicholas Cathedral School is a vibrant elementary school serving students from PreK through 8th grade. With a rich history rooted in faith and community, the school provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow academically, spiritually, and socially. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering a love of learning, emphasizing core subjects supplemented by enriching programs in arts, music, and physical education. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, allowing educators to cater to individual learning styles and needs. St. Nicholas Cathedral School prides itself on cultivating well-rounded individuals prepared for future success. Beyond rigorous academics, students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and service opportunities, which help develop leadership skills, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility. The dedicated faculty and staff are committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential. The school also actively engages parents as partners in their children's educational journey, strengthening the sense of community central to its mission. This school offers a unique blend of tradition and modern educational practices, aiming to instill strong values and a solid academic foundation. St. Nicholas Cathedral School prepares students not only for high school but also for life, empowering them to become compassionate, critical thinkers and engaged members of society.
Where it sits in the neighborhood
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What parents should know about illness at St. Nicholas Cathedral School
This is the community health page for St. Nicholas Cathedral School, a elementary 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 the 3 families following St. Nicholas Cathedral School have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.
No parent has logged an illness at St. Nicholas Cathedral 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 knowWhat spreads fastest in elementary classrooms
Kids at St. Nicholas Cathedral School spend the day in one room with the same classmates, so a single bug usually shows up as a cluster in one grade before it reaches the rest of the school. Watching what parents in your child's grade are logging is the earliest signal you get.
- Strep throat and scarlet fever cluster by classroom and need a swab to confirm
- Stomach bugs and norovirus move through lunchrooms and shared bathrooms
- Head lice peak right after breaks when hats and coats pile together
- Flu and COVID-19 arrive later in the fall and spread school-wide, not grade by grade
Back to schoolWhen can my child go back to St. Nicholas Cathedral 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
St. Nicholas Cathedral School is one of many elementarys in Chicago tracked on Ickly. August 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 60622 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 St. Nicholas Cathedral School?
No sickness has been logged at St. Nicholas Cathedral 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 St. Nicholas Cathedral 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 elementary 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 St. Nicholas Cathedral School?
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How do I log a sick day for my child at St. Nicholas Cathedral School?
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Is St. Nicholas Cathedral School in Chicago, IL?
Yes. St. Nicholas Cathedral School is a elementary 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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