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Jack Benny Middle School

Middle in Waukegan, IL 60087

1401 Montesano Avenue · View on map

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Nurturing young minds through dynamic learning and community

Nestled in the vibrant community of Waukegan, Illinois, Jack Benny Middle School serves as a nurturing and dynamic learning environment for students in grades 6-8. Located at 1401 Montesano Avenue, this school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and a strong sense of community. Through a comprehensive curriculum that blends core subjects with enriching electives, Jack Benny Middle School encourages students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for future success. The school prides itself on a supportive atmosphere where every student feels valued and challenged. Experienced educators are committed to providing personalized attention, ensuring that each child can thrive academically and socially. Beyond the classroom, students have opportunities to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs, which help them discover new talents, build friendships, and cultivate leadership skills. Jack Benny Middle School is more than just a place of learning; it's a community where young minds are inspired to achieve their full potential, setting a solid foundation for their high school journey and beyond. Parents are considered vital partners in their children's educational journey at Jack Benny Middle School. The school encourages open communication and active involvement, offering various opportunities for families to engage with the school community. With a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, Jack Benny Middle School is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals ready to navigate the complexities of the modern world with confidence and compassion.

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The parent briefing

What parents should know about illness at Jack Benny Middle School

This is the community health page for Jack Benny Middle School, a middle in Waukegan, 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 Jack Benny Middle 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 middle school

Students at Jack Benny Middle School change classrooms each period and mix across grades, so illness tends to spread wide and fast rather than staying in one room. Sports teams and shared locker rooms add a second path that classroom seating charts do not explain.

  • Flu, COVID-19, and mycoplasma (walking pneumonia) spread across the whole grade level
  • Strep throat still circulates and often looks like a bad cold at this age
  • Skin infections like ringworm and impetigo follow contact sports and shared gear
  • Fatigue and headache are often the first reported symptoms, not fever
Back to school

When can my child go back to Jack Benny Middle 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 here

How illness travels between nearby schools

Jack Benny Middle School is one of many middles in Waukegan tracked on Ickly. October activity around Waukegan 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 60087 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 Jack Benny Middle School?

No sickness has been logged at Jack Benny Middle 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 Jack Benny Middle 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 middle 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 Jack Benny Middle School?

Yes. Follow Jack Benny Middle 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 Jack Benny Middle 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 Jack Benny Middle School.

Is Jack Benny Middle School in Waukegan, IL?

Yes. Jack Benny Middle School is a middle in Waukegan, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.

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