When should I keep my child home from school?
A fever of 100.4°F or higher
Not been fever-free for 24 hours (without Tylenol or Motrin)
Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
Large amounts of nasal discharge or a persistent, productive cough
A contagious illness not yet under treatment (such as pink eye, strep throat, ringworm, lice, impetigo, or chickenpox)
What happens if my child becomes sick or injured during the school day?
If your child develops a fever of 100.4°F or higher, has vomiting or diarrhea, or shows signs of a contagious illness, the school nurse will contact a parent/guardian to pick up the student.
Minor injuries will receive first aid in the nurse’s office. Parents are not usually called for minor issues. The nurse will use their nursing judgement to determine if a note or call is necessary.
For more serious injuries, parents/guardians will be notified, and the student may need to go home or seek medical care.
If a student bumps their head, they will be monitored throughout the day. A Head Bump Information Sheet will be sent home, and parents will be contacted if there are any concerns.
Do I need a doctor’s note for my child to return to school?
A doctor’s note is required if:
Your child has been absent for 3 or more consecutive days, or
Is returning to school after a contagious illness.
What if my child needs medication during the school day (long & short-term use)?
A physician’s order and a completed Medication Permission Form are required for all medications given at school.
Medications must be in the original, labeled pharmacy container.
An adult must deliver the medication to the school nurse
Students may not carry medication themselves.
What if my child has an injury or surgery that limits activity?
A physician’s note explaining the injury, restrictions, and accommodations is required. Accommodations cannot be made for an injured student without a doctor's note.
In most cases, students with these injuries may not participate in physical education or recess.
A doctor’s clearance note or date on the original restrictions note is needed before returning to full activity.
Can my child bring cough drops to school?
Students may not keep cough drops with them or in the classroom.
A bottle of water is recommended instead.
An adult may drop off cough drops to the School Nurse for students age 6 or older; they will be stored and administered by the nurse as needed.
What if my student needs a change of clothes at school?
There is some spare gently-used clothing in the Nurse’s Office in the event that a student needs a change of clothing. If your child borrows spare clothing, please wash and return the borrowed items within the next few days so they are available for other students in need. We do however recommend keeping an extra set of clothing in your child’s backpack or locker, especially for younger students or those who may need occasional changes.
What should I do if my child has lice?
Please immediately notify your school nurse. If your child has lice they need to be treated before returning to school. There are many over the counter treatments. Check with your child's pediatrician for the most appropriate one. Their school nurse will check their head upon return to make sure there are no live lice.
Will my child need more immunizations once they start school?
Preschoolers need a yearly Flu shot by December 31st of their current school year in addition to the other immunizations needed to start school.
Kindergarten students require boosters for MMR, DTap and Polio.
Fifth grade students moving into 6th grade need a Tdap and Meningococcal immunizations.
Check under the Immunizations link for complete schedule information .
🩺 Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy and safe!
If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse’s office.🩺