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Fostering academic excellence and inspiring young minds in grades 3-5.

Nestled in the heart of Zion, Illinois, West Elementary School serves students in grades 3-5 with a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, West Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. Educators at West are dedicated to understanding each student's unique learning journey, providing personalized support and challenging opportunities to help them thrive both inside and outside the classroom. The school prides itself on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore their curiosities. Beyond academics, West Elementary encourages a holistic approach to student development. Children have opportunities to participate in various enriching activities that promote teamwork, creativity, and a sense of community. The school actively partners with families, recognizing that a strong home-school connection is vital for student success. Regular communication, family involvement events, and a collaborative spirit ensure that parents are valued partners in their child's educational experience. West Elementary School is more than just a place to learn; it's a vibrant community where young minds are nurtured, potentials are unleashed, and lifelong learners are cultivated for a bright future.

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What parents should know about illness at West Elementary School

This is the community health page for West Elementary School, a school in Zion, 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 West Elementary 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

Hand-Foot-Mouth
Peak season
Summer and early fall
- Mild fever and fussiness
- Painful mouth sores
- Red spots or blisters on hands and feet
Lice
Very common
Back-to-school season
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
Pink Eye
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

Good to know

How illness usually moves through West Elementary School

Illness at West Elementary 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 West Elementary 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

West Elementary School is one of many schools in Zion tracked on Ickly. August activity around Zion 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 60099 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 West Elementary School?

No sickness has been logged at West Elementary 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 West Elementary 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 West Elementary School?

Yes. Follow West Elementary 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 West Elementary 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 West Elementary School.

Is West Elementary School in Zion, IL?

Yes. West Elementary School is a school in Zion, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.

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