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Miguel Juarez Middle School

School in Waukegan, IL 60085

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Empowering young minds for a future of growth and achievement.

Miguel Juarez Middle School, nestled in the heart of Waukegan, IL, offers a vibrant and supportive learning environment for students transitioning through their middle school years. Located at 201 North Butrick Street, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. Educators here are committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that challenges young minds while nurturing their individual talents and interests, preparing them for future success in high school and beyond. At Miguel Juarez Middle School, students benefit from a diverse range of educational experiences, including core subjects, arts programs, and athletic opportunities designed to build well-rounded individuals. The school emphasizes a positive and inclusive culture where every student feels valued and encouraged to explore their potential. With a focus on critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving, Miguel Juarez Middle School strives to empower its students to become confident, responsible, and engaged members of their community. Parents can expect a dedicated staff who prioritize student well-being and academic achievement, working in partnership with families to create a strong foundation for lifelong learning. The school is a welcoming place where young adolescents can develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate their educational journey with enthusiasm and purpose.

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What parents should know about illness at Miguel Juarez Middle School

This is the community health page for Miguel Juarez Middle School, a school 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 Miguel Juarez 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

  • 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
  • Allergies
    Common

    Spring pollen, fall ragweed

    • Sneezing fits
    • Itchy or watery eyes
    • Clear runny nose
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How illness usually moves through Miguel Juarez Middle School

Illness at Miguel Juarez Middle 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 school

When can my child go back to Miguel Juarez 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

Miguel Juarez Middle School is one of many schools in Waukegan tracked on Ickly. August 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 60085 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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What is going around at Miguel Juarez Middle School?

No sickness has been logged at Miguel Juarez 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.

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Is Miguel Juarez Middle School in Waukegan, IL?

Yes. Miguel Juarez Middle School is a school 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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