Health Services

Per state law, all students entering the specified grades below must submit finalized medical documentation to the school health office.

Early Childhood Programs

Preschool • Pre-K • ECE • ARISE

Required by October 15:

• Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination (Physical Exam)

• Up-to-date immunizations, including:

  • DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

  • Polio

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

  • Hepatitis B

  • Varicella (Chickenpox)

  • Hib (age-appropriate)

  • Pneumococcal (PCV, age-appropriate)

Kindergarten

Required by October 15:

• Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination (Physical Exam)

• Illinois Eye Examination Report

• Required immunizations, including:

  • DTaP/Tdap

  • Polio

  • MMR

  • Hepatitis B

  • Varicella (2 doses)

Required by May 15:

• Proof of School Dental Examination

Grade 2

Required by May 15:

• Proof of School Dental Examination

Grade 6

Required by October 15:

• Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination (Physical Exam)

• Required immunizations, including:

  • Tdap (required for 6th grade entry)

  • Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4/MenACWY)

  • All previously required school-entry immunizations

Required by May 15:

• Proof of School Dental Examination

Grades 7–8 Athletics

Required before athletic tryouts:

• Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination (valid for 12 months), OR

• IHSA Pre-Participation Examination (valid for 13 months)

New Students (All Grades)

Required within 30 days of enrollment:

• Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination (Physical Exam)

• Complete Illinois-required immunization record

Required by October 15:

• Illinois Eye Examination Report

Required by May 15:

• Proof of School Dental Examination

Required Exclusion (Section 27-8.1 of the School Code): Students in grades requiring submission of the Certificate of Child Health Examination Form are required by law to be excluded from school if the Form, or a Religious or Medical Exemption, is not received by October 15th of the current school year. 

Immunization Data Reported to ISBE
The District annually reports student immunization data to the Illinois State Board of
Education as required by Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/27-8.1. This data is available to
the public for review through requesting it directly from Illinois State Board of Education
(ISBE). District 26 policy regarding the implementation and regulation of student
immunizations can be found in the Board of Education’s Policy Manual located on the
District 26 website under Policy 7:100 Health Examinations, Immunizations, and Exclusion
of Students.

Forms can be submitted by either:
1. Faxed to a secure fax at (847) 516-9705.
2. Handing in person to your building nurse.
3. Mail forms via USPS to “Building Nurse” at your school’s address. 

Health Requirements & Immunizations 

Requisitos sanitarios y vacunaciõn

Physical Exam Form

Formulario de examen médico infantil 

Dental Exam Form

Formulario de examen dental.

Vision Exam Form

Informe del Examen de la Vista

ISBE rules regarding request for exemption for immunizations

Certificado de exención religiosa de Illinois para vacunas obligatorias y/o formulario de examen

If your child requires medication or specialized healthcare monitoring during the school day, the appropriate signed physician forms must be filed in the health office.

General Medications

• School Medication Authorization Form

  • Required for all daily, temporary, prescription, or over-the-counter medications administered at school.

  • Medication Authorization Form 

  • De autorización de medicamentos

Chronic Illness & Allergy Action Plans

• Severe Allergy Emergency Action Plan

  • For students requiring an EpiPen or antihistamines for food/environmental allergies.

  • Food Allergy Action Plan

  • Plan de acción contra las alergias alimentarias

• Asthma Management Action Plan

  • Required for students tracking asthma or keeping rescue inhalers in their locker/backpack.

  • Asthma Action Plan

  • Plan de acción para el Asma

• Seizure Emergency Protocol Form

  • Action parameters and medication guidelines for students diagnosed with seizure disorders.

  • Seizure Action Plan

  • Plan de Acción de Incautación

Students transferring to Illinois from another state, another country, or home school must provide:

• A physical examination completed within one year prior to enrollment in an Illinois school.
• Proof of all required Illinois immunizations, including the meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine when applicable.
• A completed eye examination performed by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Out-of-state health forms are accepted for students enrolling in an Illinois school for the first time, provided they include all required components of the Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination.

Transfer students have 30 days from their enrollment date to meet Illinois health requirements.

Returning Illinois Students: Students who previously attended an Illinois school, moved out of state, and later return are only required to submit a new physical examination at the state-required grade levels (Kindergarten and 6th grade in District 26).

Please review these guidelines before sending your child to school in the morning. Keeping sick children home protects our entire school community.

Keep your child home if they have:

• Fever: A temperature of 100°F or higher. Students must remain home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication (such as Tylenol or Motrin).

• Vomiting or Diarrhea: Your child must be free from vomiting or diarrhea episodes for a full 24 hours before returning to class.

• Unexplained Rash: Any undiagnosed or spreading rash must be evaluated and cleared by a licensed healthcare provider before the student may re-enter school.

Reporting an Absence: If your child is staying home due to an illness, you must notify your school’s individual attendance phone line by 8:30 AM. 

When to keep your child home sick info 

Cuándo dejar su hijo enfermo en casa

AllKids - Insurance for uninsured children

DentaQuest- find a nearby Dentist 

McHenry County Department of Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention