Overview of Health Services

For minor injuries or illnesses that occur while a student is under school supervision—such as bruises, small cuts, contusions, stomachaches, or headaches—the student may be referred to the school nurse for evaluation and care.

The school nurse’s primary role is not to diagnose illnesses or treat injuries that occurred outside of school. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure that a qualified, licensed physician provides care for injuries or illnesses that occur at home. Students should not be sent to school with a known illness or injury with the expectation that the school nurse will diagnose or prescribe treatment, as only a licensed physician may legally perform these functions.

If a student becomes ill or injured during the school day, the school will make every effort to contact the parent or guardian so the student may be sent home and receive appropriate medical care as soon as possible. A child who is ill is less able to learn and may pose a risk of spreading illness to others. 

Parents are encouraged to monitor their child for symptoms such as fever, persistent cough or sore throat, headache, chills, skin rashes, swollen glands, eye redness or discharge, vomiting, or diarrhea, and to seek medical care when needed. When a student is not feeling well, parents are asked to carefully assess whether the child should attend school or remain at home. Please do not send students to school when they are ill, as this may jeopardize the health of others. Parents or guardians will be notified if the nurse determines that the student needs to go home or seek further medical attention.

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Please do not send your child to school if they have…

Vomited in the last 24 hours

Had multiple episodes of diarrhea within the last 24 hours

Had a fever (100.4 or higher) within the last 24 hours