Health Services

Nurse Kathy Getz

kgetz@tricityschools.org

(217)364-4035 - Phone

(217)364-4939 – FAX

Eye Exams

Eye exams, done by an optometrist or a medical doctor who performs eye exams, are  mandatory for all Kindergarten students and any student new to the state of Illinois. They are due prior to October 15th.

Eye Exam Report.pdf

Dental Exams

Dental exams are required for all Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th  and 9th  grade students. They are due prior to May 15th.

Dental Examination Form.pdf

Physical Exams and Immunizations

Required physical exams and immunizations should be obtained by the first day of student attendance of the school year. If physical exams and immunizations are not in compliance, students will be excluded from school on October 15th until verification is received. See attached form regarding grade specific requirements. Students who are new residents of the district must obtain required exams and immunizations within ten (10) days of enrollment.

Certificate of Child Health Examination.pdf

Health Requirements

Health Requirements.pdf

Prescription Medication Form

doc03323820240830143702.pdf

Immunization Chart

Immunization Chart.pdf

Dental Program Consent Form

Miles of Smiles Dental Record

IDPH Illinois Immunization Program

Administrative Rules for Basic Immunization

About School Health Services

School health services staff can help all students with preventive care such as flu shots and vision and hearing screening, as well as acute and emergency care. Qualified professionals such as school nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists, health educators, physicians, physician assistants and allied health personnel provide these services.

For students with chronic health conditions, school nurses and other health care providers play a large role in the daily management of their conditions. School health services staff also are responsible for coordinating care by communicating with the student’s family and health care providers so that they can stay healthy and ready to learn.

School health services is part of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model (WSCC) which promotes a collaborative approach designed to improve learning and health in our nation’s schools. Another component of the WSCC model, Counseling, Psychological and Social Services, is often an area that overlaps with school health services, because students may be referred by a school nurse or school-based health center for additional care to address these needs.

-Description from the CDC Website


"Health is a habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time." - Mark Twain