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Health sentiment
mostly positiveAn AI-written summary of what has been said publicly about health and wellness at Alexander School, 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.
- Alexander School generally maintains a good standard of cleanliness; classrooms and common areas appear well-kept.
- Their illness communication is proactive, with timely alerts for contagious situations.
- The sick-child policy is enforced reasonably, though I wish there was more strictness on minor symptoms.
- Staff responsiveness, particularly nurses and front office, is usually excellent when health concerns arise, making it a reassuring environment.
Summarized from 1 public mention, last refreshed Aug 10, 2026. Summaries can be incomplete or out of date. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Cultivating young minds with care, curiosity, and community spirit.
Welcome to Alexander School, a vibrant K-3 learning community nestled in the heart of North Chicago, IL. At Alexander, we believe in cultivating a strong foundation for lifelong learning through engaging and age-appropriate instruction. Our dedicated educators foster a nurturing environment where every young learner feels safe, valued, and excited to explore. We emphasize a holistic approach to early education, balancing academic rigor in reading, writing, and mathematics with creative exploration, social-emotional development, and hands-on discovery, ensuring a well-rounded start for our youngest students. Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and build essential skills, preparing students for future academic success. Alexander School is committed to creating a collaborative partnership between home and school, recognizing that parental involvement is key to a child's educational journey. We offer various family engagement opportunities and maintain open communication to support each student's growth. With small class sizes and personalized attention, we strive to meet the unique needs of every child, celebrating their individual strengths and guiding them as they develop into confident, compassionate, and capable learners. Come discover the warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes Alexander School a wonderful place for your child to begin their educational adventure.
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What parents should know about illness at Alexander School
This is the community health page for Alexander School, a school in North 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 parents in this community have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.
No parent has logged an illness at Alexander 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
- AllergiesCommon
Spring pollen, fall ragweed
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
Good to knowHow illness usually moves through Alexander School
Illness at Alexander 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 Alexander 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
Alexander School is one of many schools in North Chicago tracked on Ickly. August activity around North 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 60064 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 Alexander School?
No sickness has been logged at Alexander 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 Alexander 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 Alexander School?
Yes. Follow Alexander 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 Alexander 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 Alexander School.
Is Alexander School in North Chicago, IL?
Yes. Alexander School is a school in North Chicago, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
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