Fostering K-8 innovators through dynamic STEM exploration
Welcome to STEM Magnet Academy, a dynamic K-8 school nestled in the heart of Chicago, IL, at 1522 West Fillmore Street. Our academy is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers through a rigorous and engaging curriculum focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. From kindergarten, students embark on an exciting educational journey, exploring foundational concepts through hands-on activities, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary connections that make learning relevant and inspiring. At STEM Magnet Academy, we believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where every child can thrive. Our dedicated educators utilize state-of-the-art resources and innovative teaching methodologies to bring STEM subjects to life, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. Beyond core academics, students participate in a variety of enriching experiences, from robotics clubs and coding workshops to science fairs and environmental initiatives, all designed to deepen their understanding and passion for STEM fields. We empower our students to ask questions, experiment, and discover their potential. Our commitment extends to developing well-rounded individuals, emphasizing not only academic excellence but also social-emotional growth and character development. We strive to prepare our graduates for success in high school and beyond, equipping them with the essential skills and confidence to navigate an ever-evolving world. STEM Magnet Academy is more than just a school; it's a vibrant community where young minds are nurtured, challenged, and inspired to reach for the stars.
Where it sits in the neighborhood
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.
Going around right now
<5 parents have logged influenza at STEM Magnet Academy in the last 2 weeks.
We'll email you the next time it picks up here, before it reaches your house. <5 families are already watching this school · <5 symptom logs shared so far
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.
- One email when illness picks up here
- No account, no password
- Free, anonymous, unsubscribe anytime
How does this school handle sickness?
Be the first, this page stays empty until a parent fills it in. One star rating is enough, and it tells the next family what to expect.
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 STEM Magnet Academy
STEM Magnet Academy 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 27, 2026 and found no inspection records or violations for this school.
Share kit for STEM Magnet Academy
Two print-ready posters: one personalized for STEM Magnet Academy with a QR code that opens this page, and a general Fall 2026 poster for bulletin boards and front offices.
Made for STEM Magnet Academy
School poster with QR code
Community poster
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Print-ready 8.5 x 11 for bulletin boards, front offices and pickup lines.
Ready-to-paste share copy
Written for STEM Magnet Academy, with the link already in place. Pick a channel to see the message.
Get heads-ups from STEM Magnet Academy on your phone
Follow the school in the app to see what is spreading, and share an anonymous log in a few taps so other families get the same heads-up.
Alerts reach you the day something is reported, not the next time you visit.
What parents should know about illness at STEM Magnet Academy
This is the community health page for STEM Magnet Academy, a school 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 <5 families following STEM Magnet Academy have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.
In the last 14 days, parents logged <5 sick days at STEM Magnet Academy, most often Influenza. That is a snapshot of what families are dealing with right now, not a case count from the school, so treat it as an early heads up rather than a diagnosis.
On the watchlist this month
- Typical seasonal peak
Year-round, with larger fall and winter increases
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
- AllergiesTypical seasonal rise
Chicago often has a spring pollen peak and a fall ragweed peak
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
- 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
- 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 knowHow illness usually moves through STEM Magnet Academy
Illness at STEM Magnet Academy 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 STEM Magnet Academy?
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
STEM Magnet Academy is one of many schools 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 60607 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 STEM Magnet Academy, and the time of year.
- Cold and flu season kitBecause influenza is being logged nearbyView checklist
- Daycare illness kitThe everyday basics most families end up needingView checklist
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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 STEM Magnet Academy?
In the last 14 days, parents at STEM Magnet Academy have logged Influenza. Each log comes from a family in this community, and the page updates as new logs come in.
How does Ickly know what is spreading at STEM Magnet Academy?
Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by school 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 STEM Magnet Academy?
Yes. Follow STEM Magnet Academy 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 STEM Magnet Academy?
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 STEM Magnet Academy.
Is STEM Magnet Academy in Chicago, IL?
Yes. STEM Magnet Academy is a school in Chicago, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
How active is the parent community at STEM Magnet Academy?
1 family follows STEM Magnet Academy on Ickly. The more parents who log, the earlier everyone sees something spreading.
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