Thornton Fractional High School South: What's Going Around

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18500 South Burnham Avenue

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Fostering academic excellence and personal growth for future-ready graduates

Thornton Fractional High School South, nestled in Lansing, IL, serves students in grades 9-12 with a commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth. The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for a wide array of post-secondary paths, whether they aspire to attend a four-year university, pursue vocational training, or enter the workforce directly. Through a blend of rigorous core subjects, advanced placement courses, and a variety of elective options, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills essential for future success. Beyond academics, Thornton Fractional High School South prides itself on a vibrant community that supports student involvement in numerous extracurricular activities. From competitive sports teams and performing arts programs to student clubs focused on leadership, service, and academic interests, there are ample opportunities for students to connect with peers, develop new talents, and build lasting memories. The dedicated faculty and staff are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential. This comprehensive approach ensures that graduates are well-rounded individuals, ready to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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The parent briefing

What parents should know about illness at Thornton Fractional High School South

This is the community health page for Thornton Fractional High School South, a high in Lansing, 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 Thornton Fractional High School South 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

Common Cold
Typical seasonal peak
Year-round, with larger fall and winter increases
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
Allergies
Typical seasonal rise
Chicago often has a spring pollen peak and a fall ragweed peak
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
Lice
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
Strep Throat
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 know

What spreads fastest in high school

Older students at Thornton Fractional High School South move between classes, jobs, and activities, so what circulates here often mirrors the wider community rather than a single classroom. Teens also under-report early symptoms, which is why parent logs matter more than absence counts.

Flu, COVID-19, and mononucleosis account for most extended absences
Walking pneumonia can linger for weeks with only a dry cough
Skin and eye infections track with sports and shared equipment
Sleep loss and stress make recovery slower, so symptoms outlast the contagious window

Back to school

When can my child go back to Thornton Fractional High School South?

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 here

How illness travels between nearby schools

Thornton Fractional High School South is one of many highs in Lansing tracked on Ickly. October activity around Lansing 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 60438 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 Thornton Fractional High School South?

No sickness has been logged at Thornton Fractional High School South 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 Thornton Fractional High School South?

Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by high 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 Thornton Fractional High School South?

Yes. Follow Thornton Fractional High School South 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 Thornton Fractional High School South?

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 Thornton Fractional High School South.

Is Thornton Fractional High School South in Lansing, IL?

Yes. Thornton Fractional High School South is a high in Lansing, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.

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