Nurse: Julia Phelan
Direct Phone: 401-213-6204
Direct Fax: 401-223-4843
Email: julia.phelan@chariho.k12.ri.us
Clinic Clerk: Alexis Turner
Direct Phone: 401-213-6182
Email: alexis.turner@chariho.k12.ri.us
Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th Graders: Please be sure to submit updated physicals and immunization records for the start of the 26-27 School Year. An up-to-date physical, a Tdap booster, one dose of Meningococcal vaccine and one dose of HPV vaccine are required for school entry.
Parents/Guardians of Rising 8th Graders: Please be sure to submit updated immunization records reflecting a second dose of the HPV vaccine as required for school entry.
**Full entry requirements by grade can be seen below**
Upcoming Events and School Screenings
District Flu Clinics
Chariho Middle School
10/19/26
3:30PM to 6:30PM
Register: CMSFluClinic
Chariho High School (Students and Staff ONLY)
11/5/2026
8:00AM to 10:30AM
Register: CHSFluClinic
Richmond Elementary School
10/26/26
4:00PM to 8:00PM
Register: RICHFluClinic
School Screenings
5th Grade Dental Screenings
Thursday, December 17th 2026 with the Wood River Health Dental Team
9th Grade Vision Screenings
Monday, November 16th 2026 with the Lions' Club Sight Foundation
Your child may be exempt from the school screenings with proof of care by your family providers or by choice of the parent/guardian. If you wish to opt out of these screenings, please complete this Screening Survey by October 30 2026.
Middle School Health Requirements
Requirements for students entering 7th grade
1 dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine
1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV4) vaccine
1 dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine
An up to date physical (dated within the last 12 months)
Requirements for students entering 8th grade
2nd dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine
Middle School Screenings
5th Grade: Vision and Dental
6th Grade: Scoliosis
7th Grade: Vision and Scoliosis
8th Grade: Scoliosis
Vision and dental screenings are run by outside providers, details regarding dates and opt-out forms will be sent out to parents and guardians.
Students are exempt from dental screenings with proof of an exam by a family provider within six months of the scheduled screening day. A Dental Form can be submitted when students have care from a family provider.
Students are exempted from vision screenings with proof of an eye exam (either by an eye care provider, or a primary care provider as part of a routine physical) within a year of the scheduled screening day.
Scoliosis screenings occur throughout the year. Students will be informed of the process and screened in a private area of the clinic.
Students are exempted from scoliosis screenings by having an up to date physical on file.
Sick Student? Here are some guidelines on when to stay home and when to return.
A student should stay home from school if they:
Are actively vomiting
Have a temperature greater than 100.4⁰F
Have an unexplained rash
Have frequent diarrhea
Have severe, persistent pain anywhere
Have cold symptoms severe enough to impact learning/participation
Have been diagnosed with a specific condition requiring exclusion
fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for a minimum of 24 hours which includes the entire following school day
free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for at least 24 hours which includes the entire following school day
illness/injury related symptoms have resolved enough for school participation
Clinic Forms
Below are printable forms for the most common student needs. If you require assistance in obtaining or completing these forms, please reach out the nurse or the clerk and we will be happy to assist you.
Physicians Orders for Students with Diabetes
Diabetic Emergency Health Care Plan
Glucagon Administration Authorization
Religious Exemption Form for Immunizations
Chariho School Policies
School district policies that relate to student health and nursing services.
Policy on use of Epi-Pens for allergic reactions
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Policy
Policy on AED use, and cardiac response
Policy on training and exposure control
Policy on use of breathalyzers in school/at school events
Policy on nutrition, mental health and physical activity
Policy on Health Examinations, screenings, medications and health records.
HIV Infected Students at School
Policy on reporting, confidentiality and health precautions
Policy on student disclosures and referrals
Policy regarding health care plans and school accommodations for allergies
Policy on use, possession and treatment programs