Knoxville Community Unit School District No. 202

809 E. MAIN ST.

KNOXVILLE, ILLINOIS 61448-1399

STEPHEN M. WILDER, SUPERINTENDENT

Phone: 309/289-2328

FAX: 309/289-9614

Mrs. Tara BahnksBOARD OF EDUCATION

Principal, Mable Woolsey Elementary SchoolMr. Patrick Callahan, President

Mr. Matt MaaskeMrs. Tammy Myers, Vice-President

Principal, Knoxville Junior High SchoolMr. Jeff Johnson, Secretary

Mr. Chad BahnksMr. Brent Shreeves

Principal, Knoxville High SchoolMrs. Rebecca McCracken

Mrs. Heather SmithMr. Jim Lenz

Asst. Principal/Activities Director, Knoxville High SchoolMr. Trent Ericson

February 2, 2018

We have been back in school 4 weeks from Winter Break.

With that comes the sharing of germs from Pre-K to 12th grade.

We have seen MRSA, Influenza A, Influenza B, Strep throat, Stomach aches with no fevers, the Common Cold, Liceand Pink eye this past week.

Here are some tips from the CDC to help prevent the spread of germs:

  • Wash hands often with soap and water,
  • Or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available,
  • Cover coughs with a disposable tissue or cough into their sleeve,
  • Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth,
  • Avoid close contact with sick individuals,
  • Avoid sharing cups and eating utensils, and
  • Stay home when sick.

You can help us maintain a healthy school environment in a variety of ways:

  • Have your children WASH THEIR HANDS
  • Your children should receive the FLU VACCINE!
  • Reinforce all of the above preventive behaviors practiced at school,
  • Make sure children get plenty of exercise, sleep, and healthy food, and do not share drinks, towels, utensils,
  • KEEP SICK CHILDREN HOME, especially if they have a fever above 100o F, diarrhea, vomiting, or a severe cough.

We are doing a complete cleaning of the Junior High where a student was diagnosed with MRSA.

Please contact the School Nurse if you have any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Linda Murray, BSN, RN, CNOR

School District Nurse

309-290-4134, ext 410

WE ARE KNOXVILLE…educating all students to be productive, involved members of our society