Smile PA Mobile Dental will be at the schools February 6-9, 2024!  They provide dental examinations and cleanings for students who sign up for the program.  Permission forms are being sent home- if you'd like one and haven't received one for your child, please reach out to the nurse in your child's building.

School physical exam dates:

• January 16- Elementary (Kindergarten)

• January 23- Middle School (6th grade)

• January 30- High School (11th grade)

  • Students who opted for the school physical exams and those who have not turned in a completed physical will be seen.

Meet our Nurses:

We are staffed with 3 Certified School Nurses and School Nurse Technicians (RN/LPN) within our district.

Certified School Nurses

• Sara Ervin, RN, NCSN (Middle School)

• Michelle Grazio, RN, NCSN (West Berwick + Salem)

• Lisa Sheptock, RN, NCSN (High School + Nescopeck)

School Nurse Technicians (RN/LPN)

• Yvonne Landis, LPN

• Karissa Welch, LPN

• Allison Williams, RN

         *Our SNTs float to schools as needed.

Medication

• All medication given during school hours MUST have a signed doctor's order (includes Medication Name, Dose, Time, Frequency, Route) and a parent's signature.  This includes prescription medication and over-the-counter medication! 

• Parents must provide the school with the medication in the original package/bottle (we cannot accept unlabeled/loose medication in a bag). 

• Medication should be brought to school by a parent/designated adult to be given to the nurse.  

• School Medication Form: Medication Administration Form

Screenings/Exams

• Annual health screenings are completed by the nurses each year. 

  • Height/Weight- all grades

  • Vision- all grades

  • Hearing- K-3rd, 7th, 11th grades

  • Scoliosis- 6th + 7th grades (may use school physical)

• Physical Examinations

  • Required in K, 6th, 11th (+ entry into school if hasn't had one completed)

  • May have private exam or school exam completed (if a private exam isn't turned in by January 5th, the school exam will be given)

  • Additional vaccination requirements:

    • Entry into 7th grade: Tdap + MCV

    • Entry into 12th grade: MCV

• Dental Examinations

  • Required in K, 3rd, 7th grades

  • May have private exam or school exam completed (if a private exam isn't turned in by November 1st, the school exam will be given)

 When to keep your child home:

• Fever (100° or higher)- should stay home until fever-free (without use of medication) for 24 hours

• Vomiting- should stay home until vomit free for 24 hours

• Feeling unwell and would not be able to function throughout the school day

• If you are not sure whether you should send your child to school, feel free to contact your child's school nurse.

      *Reminder- 3 days of absences or more require a doctor's note for attendance. 

Health Conditions

  Please reach out to your child's school nurse about any health conditions they should be aware of- especially for any new diagnosis throughout the school year (Diabetes, Seizures, Life-Threatening Allergies, etc). 

Clothing

We recommend that you have a change of clothing in your child's backpack/locker for accidents, spills, etc.

Please reach out to your child's school nurse if you have any questions/concerns during the school year!!