For all new students:

History and Physical Exam completed within one year prior to admission.  Students in PreK-4, use physical form given at time of registration; students in grades 5 through 8, please use the form provided in the Medical Forms section of this Health & Wellness webpage.

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For upcoming Sixth grade students:

Submit a copy of DTap and meningococcal vaccines. A copy of a physical is not required, but appreciated.

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For incoming Kindergarten students:

Submit a copy of 5-year-old physical and additional required vaccines. This usually includes 2nd MMR and additional doses of both the IPV and DTap Vaccines since Pre-K enrollment. Per State Law, this must be received prior to 1st day of school or the child cannot be admitted to school.

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For upcoming Sixth grade students:

Submit a copy of DTap and meningococcal vaccines. A copy of a physical is not required, but appreciated.

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For Fifth to Eighth Grade Sports Participants (Cheerleading and Basketball):

Submit Annual Athletic Pre-Participation Forms Part A and B completed and signed by both parent and health care provider. Date of Physical Exam must be within one year of October 1st of the current school year. If the physical was performed more than 90 days prior to try outs, students must submit a "Health Update Form", completed and signed by parent. All of these forms are on our website under Student Life > Health and Wellness or from the Nurse's or main Office.

The following guidelines will assist you in keeping all of our children both healthy and safe during the school year.

Good attendance is valued by all of us, and we hope that this school year is a healthy one for our children. There are some occasions, however, when children need to stay home from school. Here are some guidelines that are designed to protect the health and safety of all of our children and staff members.

1. If a child has or is sent home with a fever, he or she is expected to stay home fever free without the use of Tylenol or Motrin for a full 24 hours before returning to school.
2. If a child vomits during the night or in the morning, please do not send him or her to school. If a child vomits in school, you will be called to pick him or her up.
3. If a child has been diagnosed with strep throat, state law requires he/she must be on antibiotics for a full 24 hours before returning to school. Kindly send in a note from your child’s MD, APN, or minute clinic so that it can be included in your child’s health record and so that we can keep track of any illness that is amongst our school population.
4. A child with conjunctivitis (pink eye) must also be on medication for 24 hours before returning to school.
5. It is very important that the school nurse is notified if head lice or nits (eggs) are found in your child’s hair. As with all health issues, confidentiality will be maintained as your child’s wellbeing is monitored.
6. If a child needs to be excused from physical education, a note from the parent/guardian or primary care provider is required.
7. Parents need to notify the nurse if the child is on crutches, has a cast, or is in a brace of any kind.
8. No medications, including over the counter medications, will be administered to students unless there is a completed medication request form signed by the student’s parent and health care provider. Medication must be in the original prescription bottle or original unopened container.
9. Parents must call absences in to the office, and a parent note with reason for absence is expected upon the child’s return to school. If you have taken your child for medical evaluation or treatment, also include a copy of MD note as to diagnosis and any school follow up or restrictions that we should know of.

Thank you for ensuring the well being of our school. Feel free to call or email with any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Jacqueline Bain, R.N.
School Nurse