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The Hancock County Health Department received notification that an individual within Hamilton Jr./Sr. High School has received a lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 test result. This individual was at school on September 8 and 9, 2020. The Hancock County Health Department has worked closely with the school district to ensure that all guidelines have been followed. Hamilton CCSD #328 has and will continue to follow the recommended CDC guidelines to clean and disinfect the school. The Hancock County Health Department and Hamilton CCSD #328 are sharing this information to provide education, ease uncertainty and suppress rumors. Rest assured that the school district is working very closely with the Hancock County Health Department to reduce the risk of additional transmission. The health department has conducted contact tracing and identified those who were in close contact with the individual. These individuals have been provided quarantine guidance. All other students, teachers and faculty that were not identified as close contacts are designated as low-risk exposures and are asked to monitor for symptoms. If symptoms begin, it is recommended that individuals contact their healthcare provider to determine if a COVID-19 test is necessary. Symptoms reported among patients with COVID-19 include mild to severe respiratory illness with fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of sense of taste and or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea. The Hancock County Health Department strongly urges people to take COVID-19 seriously. It is everyone’s responsibility to help reduce the spread of illness. People should cover their cough or sneeze, wash hands with soap and warm water and stay home if they are ill. In addition, face coverings should be worn in public when a distance of at least 6 feet from other persons cannot be maintained. If additional positive cases are confirmed within the school district, parents and guardians will be contacted. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Hancock County Health Department at 217-357-2171 or Hamilton CCSD #328 at 866-332-3880.

The Hancock County Health Department received notification that an individual within Hamilton Jr./Sr. High School has received a lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 test result. This individual was at school on September 8 and 9, 2020. The Hancock County Health Department has worked closely with the school district to ensure that all guidelines have been followed. Hamilton CCSD #328 has and will continue to follow the recommended CDC guidelines to clean and disinfect the school. The Hancock County Health Department and Hamilton CCSD #328 are sharing this information to provide education, ease uncertainty and suppress rumors. Rest assured that the school district is working very closely with the Hancock County Health Department to reduce the risk of additional transmission. The health department has conducted contact tracing and identified those who were in close contact with the individual. These individuals have been provided quarantine guidance. All other students, teachers and faculty that were not identified as close contacts are designated as low-risk exposures and are asked to monitor for symptoms. If symptoms begin, it is recommended that individuals contact their healthcare provider to determine if a COVID-19 test is necessary. Symptoms reported among patients with COVID-19 include mild to severe respiratory illness with fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of sense of taste and or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea. The Hancock County Health Department strongly urges people to take COVID-19 seriously. It is everyone’s responsibility to help reduce the spread of illness. People should cover their cough or sneeze, wash hands with soap and warm water and stay home if they are ill. In addition, face coverings should be worn in public when a distance of at least 6 feet from other persons cannot be maintained. If additional positive cases are confirmed within the school district, parents and guardians will be contacted. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Hancock County Health Department at 217-357-2171 or Hamilton CCSD #328 at 866-332-3880.

Sep 11, 2020 | Notifications

Starting Monday, September 14, we will providing a no cost lunch, daily, to any student who would like to have one. This offer is available to all students regardless of whether they qualify for free/reduced lunch or not. The USDA recently extended its summer food service program through December 31, allowing us to provide this opportunity. The program runs from September 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020. We will be refunding student accounts for all school lunches purchased between September 1 and September 11. Procedurally, nothing will change for students, they simply need to take part in morning lunch counts and make their choice known at that time. Students are still welcome to choose the school lunch or bring lunch from home. A la carte items and milk will still be available for purchase. Thank you and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Starting Monday, September 14, we will providing a no cost lunch, daily, to any student who would like to have one. This offer is available to all students regardless of whether they qualify for free/reduced lunch or not. The USDA recently extended its summer food service program through December 31, allowing us to provide this opportunity. The program runs from September 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020. We will be refunding student accounts for all school lunches purchased between September 1 and September 11. Procedurally, nothing will change for students, they simply need to take part in morning lunch counts and make their choice known at that time. Students are still welcome to choose the school lunch or bring lunch from home. A la carte items and milk will still be available for purchase. Thank you and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Sep 10, 2020 | Notifications

As we prepare to come to school tomorrow, we ask for your help in making the day go as smoothly as is possible. On our webpage is a link to general IDPH COVID guidelines and an FAQ please take a look. If you have any specific questions that the guidance does not address, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or call the Hancock County Health Department. For the folks who will have students riding the bus tomorrow, please be available in the event that your child(ren) do not meet the screening requirements at the time of boarding. For folks that will be dropping off students tomorrow morning at the elementary, please be patient and follow the directions of staff and local officials. We will be screening and directing traffic as our circle drive is not yet fully cured and ready to accept traffic. We expect it to be available for use on Monday morning. We ask for your help in avoiding westbound travel on Broadway during drop-off and pick-up times, until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. Also please remember that if you have students exhibiting any COVID-like symptoms, please keep them home. Families with multiple students should keep all of their students at home even if only one of the students exhibits COVID-like symptoms. Please do your best to help remind your student that wearing a face covering is essential and required in order to safely return to school. Lastly, please understand that the current return to school situation is fluid. Having a back-up plan, in case of any cancellation or interruption in the school day is recommended. We offer our thanks for your understanding and appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we return to school this year.

As we prepare to come to school tomorrow, we ask for your help in making the day go as smoothly as is possible. On our webpage is a link to general IDPH COVID guidelines and an FAQ please take a look. If you have any specific questions that the guidance does not address, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or call the Hancock County Health Department. For the folks who will have students riding the bus tomorrow, please be available in the event that your child(ren) do not meet the screening requirements at the time of boarding. For folks that will be dropping off students tomorrow morning at the elementary, please be patient and follow the directions of staff and local officials. We will be screening and directing traffic as our circle drive is not yet fully cured and ready to accept traffic. We expect it to be available for use on Monday morning. We ask for your help in avoiding westbound travel on Broadway during drop-off and pick-up times, until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. Also please remember that if you have students exhibiting any COVID-like symptoms, please keep them home. Families with multiple students should keep all of their students at home even if only one of the students exhibits COVID-like symptoms. Please do your best to help remind your student that wearing a face covering is essential and required in order to safely return to school. Lastly, please understand that the current return to school situation is fluid. Having a back-up plan, in case of any cancellation or interruption in the school day is recommended. We offer our thanks for your understanding and appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we return to school this year.

Aug 19, 2020 | Notifications