Hess Elementary School (Hammond): What's Going Around

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3640 Orchard Drive

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No reports here yet, which means no early warnings either. Every school on Ickly starts with one parent, and that parent could be you. Rally your parent crew, gather care points together, and watch your school's health community strengthen and climb the Ickly leaderboard as one of the most active school communities. The more families join in, the more value unlocks for the school and for every parent in it. Here's how to get the ball rolling:

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Fostering academic excellence and a love for learning in young minds.

Nestled in the heart of Hammond, Indiana, Hess Elementary School provides a nurturing and engaging environment where young learners can thrive. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and a love for learning. Hess Elementary prides itself on a comprehensive curriculum that not only covers core subjects like reading, writing, math, science, and social studies but also integrates art, music, and physical education to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. The dedicated team of educators at Hess works collaboratively to create a supportive classroom atmosphere where every child feels valued, understood, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Beyond the classroom, Hess Elementary School is committed to building a strong school community. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to be active partners in their child's education, participating in school events, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteer opportunities. The school offers various extracurricular activities designed to enrich students' interests and develop new skills, promoting teamwork and positive social interactions. With a focus on foundational learning, character development, and inclusive practices, Hess Elementary prepares its students for future academic success and responsible citizenship, making it a cornerstone of the Hammond community. The school's commitment to creating a safe and stimulating learning space ensures that each day is an opportunity for discovery and growth.

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Why it matters: know before it reaches your house: see the doctor a day sooner, keep a kid home to protect your work week, or stock the medicine cabinet before the fever or lice hit. And when you share what you see at home (takes 30 seconds, anonymous), other families get the same heads-up.

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How does this school handle sickness?

Be the first, this page stays empty until a parent fills it in. One star rating is enough, and it tells the next family what to expect.

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Hess Elementary School has not shared whether there is a nurse on site or when kids need to stay home. If you know, add it for other families.

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Seasonal & preparednessWhat is going around this time of year, and how to get ready at home.

The parent briefing

What parents should know about illness at Hess Elementary School

This is the community health page for Hess Elementary School, a elementary in Hammond, IN. 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 Hess 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

Common Cold
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
Lice
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
Strep Throat
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 elementary classrooms

Kids at Hess Elementary School spend the day in one room with the same classmates, so a single bug usually shows up as a cluster in one grade before it reaches the rest of the school. Watching what parents in your child's grade are logging is the earliest signal you get.

Strep throat and scarlet fever cluster by classroom and need a swab to confirm
Stomach bugs and norovirus move through lunchrooms and shared bathrooms
Head lice peak right after breaks when hats and coats pile together
Flu and COVID-19 arrive later in the fall and spread school-wide, not grade by grade

Back to school

When can my child go back to Hess 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

Hess Elementary School is one of many elementarys in Hammond tracked on Ickly. October activity around Hammond 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 46323 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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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.

Common questions

What is going around at Hess Elementary School?

No sickness has been logged at Hess 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 Hess 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 elementary 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 Hess Elementary School?

Yes. Follow Hess 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 Hess 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 Hess Elementary School.

Is Hess Elementary School in Hammond, IN?

Yes. Hess Elementary School is a elementary in Hammond, IN. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.

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