Fishkill Plains Elementary School

A yellow smiley face with a red thermometer in its mouth, wearing a red and white headband, and looking unwell.

Please call the office and report your child absent first thing in the morning. When calling, please give a specific symptom rather than just "sick, cold".

Returning to school

Must be fever free without the use of any medication for 24 HOURS
Must be 24 HOURS with NO VOMITING
Conjunctivitis (Pink eye) - Must have 24 HOURS of treatment or note from physician that student is not contagious
Impetigo - Must have clearance note from doctor for return
Strep throat - Must be on medication for 24 HOURS before returning
Undiagnosed rash - May return after a note is received from doctor indicating that rash is not contagious

When your student returns to school, please send in a note stating the specific reason for the absence (strep, fever, vomiting, etc.)

For the WCSD Absent Note