Health Services

School health services in our district are provided by professional nurses who hold Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificates. Our nurses support the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of students and their success in the learning process through a variety of school health services, functions, and programs. These services are based upon current evidence, best practice, and professional school nursing standards.

Too Sick for School? 

Determining when a child is too sick to go to school can be very difficult. Please use the guidelines below to help make the best decision.

Fever 

Keep a child home if they have a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Remember a child must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to school.

Sore Throat

Be mindful of sore throats, especially those with a fever or swollen glands in the neck. If your child has strep throat, they can to return to school after 24 hours of appropriate treatment.

Diarrhea

Three or more loose stools in a 24-hour period.

Vomiting

Two or more times in a 24-hour period.

Rash

Watch for rashes, especially those that cause a fever, itching, or swelling.

Chronic Cough and/or Green Nose Discharge

These conditions may be contagious and require treatment. Please visit your healthcare provider.

Ear Pain

Any ear pain with a fever should be evaluated by a physician. Untreated ear infections can cause permanent hearing loss.

Eye Redness

Eyes that have matted or crust on the eyelids after sleep, mucus or pus drainage, redness, and pain should be evaluated by a health care professional for possible "pink eye"/conjunctivitis.

Lice or Scabies

Your child is able to return to school after treatment.

Chicken Pox

Children with Chicken Pox must remain home for five days after the beginning of blisters, or until all pox are scabbed over and dry.

Other symptoms

Unusually tired, pale, has a lack of appetite, is difficult to wake, confused, or irritable.
 

Quicklinks

Medication at School Authorization Form

Medication Self-Carry Agreement

Certificate of Immunization Form (CIS)

Student Medical Alert Form