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Saint James the Apostle School, nestled in the friendly community of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, offers a nurturing educational environment where students from preschool through eighth grade are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually, and personally. The school is dedicated to fostering a strong foundation in faith and knowledge, integrating Catholic values into a comprehensive curriculum. With a focus on individualized attention, Saint James the Apostle School strives to inspire a love of learning and critical thinking in every student, preparing them for future success. The school boasts a vibrant and supportive community, where parents, teachers, and students work together to create an enriching experience. Beyond core academics, students have opportunities to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and service projects, which help them develop their talents and build character. Saint James the Apostle School is committed to providing a safe and engaging atmosphere where children can grow into compassionate, responsible, and well-rounded individuals. Located at 490 South Park Boulevard, Saint James the Apostle School is an integral part of the Glen Ellyn community, offering a warm and welcoming space where children can thrive in a faith-filled and academically rigorous setting. The dedicated faculty and staff are passionate about guiding students on their educational journey, ensuring that each child receives the support and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.
Where it sits in the neighborhood
No recent illness reports for this school in the last 90 days.
Be the first to reportHow does this school handle sickness?
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What parents should know about illness at Saint James the Apostle School
This is the community health page for Saint James the Apostle School, a school in Glen Ellyn, 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 Saint James the Apostle 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
Back-to-school season
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
- AllergiesVery common
Spring pollen, fall ragweed
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
- Very common
Back-to-school spike
- Red or pink eye whites
- Itchy or gritty feeling
- Watery or yellow discharge
- Common
Year-round, worse in cool months
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
Good to knowHow illness usually moves through Saint James the Apostle School
Illness at Saint James the Apostle 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
Back to schoolWhen can my child go back to Saint James the Apostle 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
Saint James the Apostle School is one of many schools in Glen Ellyn tracked on Ickly. September activity around Glen Ellyn 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 60137 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.
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.
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Other schools in Glen Ellyn
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary
- Arbor View Elementary SchoolElementary
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary
- Churchill Elementary SchoolElementary
- Forest Glen Elementary SchoolElementary
- Glen Crest Junior High SchoolMiddle
- Glenbard South High SchoolHigh
- Glenbard West High SchoolHigh
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Common questions
What is going around at Saint James the Apostle School?
No sickness has been logged at Saint James the Apostle 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 Saint James the Apostle 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 Saint James the Apostle School?
Yes. Follow Saint James the Apostle 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 Saint James the Apostle 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 Saint James the Apostle School.
Is Saint James the Apostle School in Glen Ellyn, IL?
Yes. Saint James the Apostle School is a school in Glen Ellyn, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
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