Washington Unified School District

COVID-19 Updates

KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME WITH THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS	WHEN YOUR CHILD CAN RETURN TO SCHOOL
FEVER 100.4° F or above.	Fever free (without medicine) for at least 24 hours. For example, if your child has a fever at 8:30 am they may not attend school the following day.
NEW RASH with fever or other symptoms.	New Rash with Fever—Medical note and fever-free for 24 hours.
VOMITING more than twice in the preceding 24 hours.	Resolved overnight and the child can hold down foods and liquids in the morning.
DIARRHEA that causes “accidents,” is bloody, or results in greater than 2 bowel movements more than what your child normally experiences in a 24-hour period.	Improved, no longer having accidents, no longer having more than 2 BMs above normal in a 24-hour period. For bloody diarrhea, a medical note is required.
SKIN SORES that are draining fluid on an uncovered part of the body and are unable to be covered with a bandage.	Medical note and sores are crusting.
COLD/RESPIRATORY VIRUS SYMPTOMS a child with heavy cold symptoms, such as deep or uncontrollable coughing, significant lack of energy, a runny nose that the child can’t maintain themselves, or a constantly running nose, must stay home, even without a fever.	Improving for at least 24 hours, able to manage their own runny nose and cover their cough.

If your child has minor symptoms (mild cough, headache, stomachache, etc.) but is able to function at 75% of their usual capacity, it is OK to send them to school as long as they do not have any of the above symptoms. If they don’t feel well during the school day, they can check in at the health office.

*Last Updated 8/30/2024

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