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IC Catholic Prep High School

School in Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Nurturing faith, knowledge, and character for future leaders

IC Catholic Prep High School, located in Elmhurst, Illinois, provides a comprehensive educational experience rooted in faith and academic excellence. Serving students in grades 9-12, the school is dedicated to nurturing young minds in a supportive and challenging environment. With a strong emphasis on college preparatory curriculum, students are encouraged to explore a wide range of subjects, from advanced placement courses to vibrant arts and athletics programs. The school's commitment to small class sizes allows for personalized attention, fostering a deep understanding of subjects and encouraging critical thinking. Beyond academics, IC Catholic Prep High School is focused on developing well-rounded individuals. The school offers numerous extracurricular activities, including a variety of clubs, performing arts, and a competitive athletic program, providing ample opportunities for students to discover their passions and leadership potential. Service to others is a cornerstone of the school's mission, and students are regularly engaged in community service initiatives that promote compassion and social responsibility. This holistic approach ensures that graduates are not only prepared for the rigors of higher education but are also equipped with the values and character to make a positive impact on the world. IC Catholic Prep High School prides itself on a close-knit community where students, faculty, and families are actively involved. The school's dedicated educators are committed to creating a vibrant learning atmosphere where each student feels valued and inspired to achieve their full potential. With a focus on spiritual growth, intellectual curiosity, and personal development, IC Catholic Prep High School prepares students to become confident, ethical leaders ready for future successes.

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What parents should know about illness at IC Catholic Prep High School

This is the community health page for IC Catholic Prep High School, a school in Elmhurst, 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 4 families following IC Catholic Prep High School have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.

No parent has logged an illness at IC Catholic Prep 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

  • 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
  • Allergies
    Common

    Spring pollen, fall ragweed

    • Sneezing fits
    • Itchy or watery eyes
    • Clear runny nose

How illness usually moves through IC Catholic Prep High School

Illness at IC Catholic Prep High 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

When can my child go back to IC Catholic Prep 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

IC Catholic Prep High School is one of many schools in Elmhurst tracked on Ickly. August activity around Elmhurst 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 60126 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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What is going around at IC Catholic Prep High School?

No sickness has been logged at IC Catholic Prep 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 IC Catholic Prep 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 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 IC Catholic Prep High School?

Yes. Follow IC Catholic Prep 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 IC Catholic Prep 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 IC Catholic Prep High School.

Is IC Catholic Prep High School in Elmhurst, IL?

Yes. IC Catholic Prep High School is a school in Elmhurst, 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 IC Catholic Prep High School?

4 families follow IC Catholic Prep High School on Ickly. The more parents who log, the earlier everyone sees something spreading.

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