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Health sentiment
mostly positiveAn AI-written summary of what has been said publicly about health and wellness at Benet Academy, 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.
- Benet generally does a good job with health and safety.
- The school facilities always appear clean, from classrooms to restrooms, which is reassuring.
- Illness communication is typically timely; we receive emails regarding significant outbreaks like flu or COVID, which helps us stay informed.
- Their sick policy, while clear, seems to rely heavily on parent honesty for enforcement.
Summarized from 14 public mentions, last refreshed Aug 12, 2026. Summaries can be incomplete or out of date. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Fosters academic excellence and spiritual growth in a supportive community
Benet Academy, located in Lisle, Illinois, offers a robust Catholic high school experience rooted in Benedictine values. The academy prides itself on fostering academic excellence through a challenging curriculum designed to prepare students for college and beyond. With a strong emphasis on intellectual growth, spiritual development, and community service, Benet Academy provides a supportive environment where students can discover their full potential. The dedicated faculty and staff are committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Beyond academics, Benet Academy boasts a vibrant extracurricular scene with a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and service opportunities. Students have abundant chances to explore their passions, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships. Whether on the sports field, in the debate club, or involved in community outreach, students are encouraged to engage actively and contribute positively to the Benet community and the wider world. The academy's holistic approach ensures that students receive a comprehensive education that addresses their intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Benet Academy strives to instill in its students a strong moral compass and a commitment to living a life of purpose and service. Through its rigorous academic standards, diverse co-curricular activities, and emphasis on faith, the school prepares graduates to be thoughtful leaders and responsible citizens who are ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
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What parents should know about illness at Benet Academy
This is the community health page for Benet Academy, a school in Lisle, 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 Benet Academy 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 knowHow illness usually moves through Benet Academy
Illness at Benet 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 Benet 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
Benet Academy is one of many schools in Lisle tracked on Ickly. August activity around Lisle 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 60532 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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Common questions
What is going around at Benet Academy?
No sickness has been logged at Benet Academy 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 Benet 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 Benet Academy?
Yes. Follow Benet 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 Benet 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 Benet Academy.
Is Benet Academy in Lisle, IL?
Yes. Benet Academy is a school in Lisle, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
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