Health Services

Attention Parents/Guardians

We are in the midst of the “flu season”. Here are some helpful guidelines you should follow when making the decision to either send your child to school or keep them home.

Keep your child home from school when:

• They have a temperature of 100 degrees or more
• They have red eye(s) accompanied with discharge or matting
• They have vomited the evening/night before school
• They have persistent diarrhea
• They have been diagnosed with an infection (such as “pink eye” or strep throat). Your child should be on antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school.

It is OK to send your child to school when:

• They have mild cold symptoms, as long as they are fever-free. Remember to encourage fluids and plenty of rest.
• They have mildly red eyes with no discharge or matting.

Remember to always encourage your child to make healthy food choices, practice good hand-washing habits, get an adequate amount of sleep and to participate in physical activity/exercise to help them stay healthy all year round. It is our goal for students to be healthy, feel well, and be at school so as to not miss out on valuable learning opportunities. A healthy child is a better student.

Health Room Policies and Information

In order for the school nurse to provide the best care possible for your child, it very important that you keep the nurse updated with any change in medical information (such as medical conditions). The emergency cards should be accurately completed and signed yearly.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school nurse. Their health and safety is our top priority.

• Medication Policy
• What You Need to Tell Your School Nurse
• From the Nurses’ Office
• School Vaccination Requirements
• Respiratory Illness Guidelines (2024)

Other Resources

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• CHIP Insurance

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