August 21, 2026

Furness families, welcome back! 

My name is Kayne Puchon and I am Furness High School's school nurse.  I spent 15 years as an Emergency Room RN at Temple University Hospital and worked all through the COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping your children healthy and safe in school is my number one priority. 

During the school day the easiest way to contact me is via email.  My email is kpuchon@philasd.org.

As we begin the 2025-26 School Year, I am attaching several forms that you may need to have completed at your son or daughter’s doctor appointments.

For ALL Students:  Each year, the district and state require that every student complete the Student Health Status Form (S865.)  This form provides valuable updates on your son/daughter’s health conditions as well as provides permission for your child to receive Tylenol and/or Ibuprofen during the school day.  Without this form completed, we are unable to provide these medications to your child during the school day.  The S865 form is attached.  Please print this form and complete it or it can be submitted virtually via a google doc, the link is attached. Please email me back the completed form to kpuchon@philasd.org or submit it digitally. 

Immunization Requirements:  All students are required to be up to date with their immunizations.  Please be sure that your child is up to date with all required district and state requirements.  A copy of the required immunizations is attached.

For students entering the 12th Grade, there is a second Meningitis vaccine/booster required.  Please be sure to make an appointment with your child’s doctor and have your child receive this vaccine if they have not already done so.  Please be sure to email me proof of the vaccines received.

Physical Examinations:  All 11th Grade students are required to have an updated physical completed by their primary doctor.  Please be sure to schedule an appointment with your child’s doctor and have the attached form—MEH1—completed at the visit.

For Students who require MEDICATION in school:  For any student that is required to take medication during the school day, (such as asthma inhalers, diabetes medications, ADHD or seizure medications, etc) please see the attached medication (MED1) forms.  There are specific forms for seizures and asthma inhalers, all other medications can use the standard form.

For Students who require a GYM EXEMPTION:  For any student that has a diagnosed medical condition that is unable to fully participate in physical education upon return to the school building, please have the attached Medical Exemption (MEH-23) form completed.

Once you have any medical forms completed, etc, please email them to me.  As well, don’t hesitate to email me at kpuchon@philasd.org with any questions or concerns.  I look forward to working with you all this school year.

In health, 

Kayne

Kayne Puchon, M.Ed., RN, CSN

Certified School Nurse

Furness High School

The School District of Philadelphia

1900 S. 3rd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19148

IMMUNIZATION UPDATE 26-27

The Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Health requires all school-age students to receive the state-mandated vaccinations to enroll or attend a public school. Although students are not physically in school buildings, the District is still required to comply with the state’s school-age immunization laws. This school year, the state has suspended immunization requirements for every student in Pennsylvania until September 24, 2026 *Any student that does not meet the state-mandated immunization requirements by September 24, 2026 will be excluded from attending school.*

Since August I have been calling, texting and emailing guardians about non compliant vaccines. If your child is in jeopardy of exclusion from school on 9/24/2026 due to non-compliant vaccination documentation please email your child’s up-to-date vaccination records to me at Kpuchon@philasd.org by 9/24/2026 to avoid exclusion. If you need to take your child to the doctor to receive the records or the vaccinations, immediately make an appointment and email the school nurse with the date of your child’s doctor appointment to avoid exclusion by 9/24/2026 . If you require assistance or help to get your child vaccinated or taking your child to see a doctor you may be able to receive free or low cost vaccinations and/or medical care, visit www.philasd.org/vax for more information including an interactive map of locations near your home.

Please reach out to me with any questions, I am here to aid you and your child to prevent exclusion. 

Kayne Puchon

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