Norwalk Ontario Wilton School District

Students should be kept home from school when they are not feeling well. They need rest to recover from whatever illness they are suffering from, and this will help prevent the spread of germs/virus to other students.

Illness Guidelines
Deciding to Stay Home or Go to School

It is not always easy to decide if your child is sick enough to stay home or well enough to be in school. Students who come to school are expected, with few exceptions, to participate fully in school activities. When a student’s illness prevents them from participating in school activities or when their illness poses a risk of spread of harmful disease to others, they should stay home. For specific guidance about your child’s illness, contact the school nurse.

If your student will not be attending school for any reason, it is important for you to call and notify the school office of the reason of the absence. In addition, please notify the school nurse if you have been advised for your child to stay home by the medical provider or public health. The school nurse will be notified of the absence and may call you for further information. This helps us to keep track of illnesses among our students. It also helps us be assured that your child is safe at home.