The Heritage Herald

It was great seeing so many of you at Curriculum Night. If you weren't able to make it, please feel free to reach out to your child's teachers as needed. If you have any questions about upcoming events, call the HMS main office (708) 458-7590.

Enjoy the last days of summer!

Mrs. Malone, Principal

Heritage Middle School

9/25 ~ Fall Picture Day

10/4 ~ PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME

10/8 ~ Loyola Medical Van

10/11 ~ NO SCHOOL-Institute Day

10/14 ~ NO SCHOOL-Indigenous Peoples' Day

10/15 ~ MEDICAL EXCLUSION DAY FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT CURRENT HEALTH EXAMS.

10/15-19 ~ BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH - SPIRIT WEEK!

• Washing your hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of back to school bugs!

• 6th grade students must submit a current health exam and proof of immunizations by Tuesday October 15th in order to avoid school exclusion per Illinois State Board of Education school code. Thank you to those who have turned them in already!

• IESA sports physicals are required for student athletes. They are to be updated annually as they are valid for 365 days. Sports physicals should be submitted to the athletic department.

• The Loyola mobile van visit was a success! They will return October 8th, 2024. Call the office for more information.

• Please talk to your children about not sharing food at lunch in order to protect students with food allergies.

• When you send your student to school, you are attesting that your student is in good health and ready for learning. Follow these guidelines on when to return to school for our top three symptoms of illness:

-Fever (100.0 or higher): The student may return to school after being fever free 24hrs without fever reducing medication.

-Vomit: The student may return to school after being free of vomiting for 24hrs.

-Diarrhea: The student may return to school after being free of diarrhea for 24hrs.

Nurse Anita, Nurse Tina & Ms. Oli

Sd104 Health Services Webpage

October 8, 2024 - HMS/Graves Multi-Purpose Room
November 12, 2024 - Walsh Elementary School
December 10, 2024 - Admin Center
January 14, 2025 - Walker Elementary School

February 11, 2025 - Admin Center

March 11, 2025 - Wharton Elementary School
April 8, 2025 - Admin Center
May 13, 2025 - Graves Dual Language School
June 10, 2025 - Admin Center