Health & Wellness

School Nurses play an essential role in supporting student health, safety, and academic success. By addressing health needs during the school day, school nurses help students remain healthy, engaged, and ready to learn.

School Nurses Provide:

Assessment and care for illnesses and injuries that occur at school
Administration of medications and prescribed treatments
Management of chronic health conditions, including asthma, diabetes, seizures and severe allergies
Development of individualized healthcare plans and emergency care plans
Health screenings, including vision and hearing screenings
Immunization compliance monitoring
Communicable disease prevention and health promotion
Health education for students and staff
Collaboration with families, healthcare providers, school staff and community resources
Emergency preparedness and response
School Nurses serve as advocates for student health and work to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

Annual Health Information:

Families will be directed to complete the Health Form as part of the ORAV process at the beginning of each school year, even if there have been no changes since the previous year. This information is essential for providing student care throughout the school year and for assessing health needs in the event of an emergency.

Please keep your school nurse informed of any changes to your child's health status, including surgeries, medications, illnesses, new diagnoses, or other conditions that may affect your child's health, safety, or school performance.

You will also have the opportunity to upload your child's immunization record during the ORAV process. Please follow communications from your school regarding deadlines and updates, and contact your school nurse with any questions.
To ensure we can reach you in an emergency, please contact your school to update your student's emergency contacts and telephone numbers whenever changes occur.

Students with potentially life-threatening health conditions must have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place before attending school. Please contact your school nurse if you have questions regarding this requirement.

Immunization Requirements

Missouri law requires all students enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade to meet state immunization requirements in order to attend school. Families are responsible for providing current and accurate immunization records to their child's school.

Required immunizations include:

DTaP/DT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis)
IPV (Polio)
Hepatitis B
MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
Varicella (Chickenpox)

Additional immunizations are required for students entering grades 8–12:

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster)
Meningococcal (Meningitis)

Updated immunization records are required for students entering Kindergarten, 8th grade, and 12th grade. Students who do not meet Missouri immunization requirements may be excluded from school in accordance with state law.

For complete information regarding Missouri school immunization requirements, please visit: health.mo.gov/schools.

Medication in Schools

If a student needs medication administered during the school day, a completed Prescription and Non-Prescription Medication (link form here) form or a written prescriber’s order is required. This applies to all medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medications that cannot be given at home.

The student’s licensed prescriber must provide written authorization for any medication to be given during school hours. In addition, the medication must be provided in its original labeled container, consistent with pharmacy or manufacturer instructions.
A parent or guardian signature is also required in order for the school district to administer medication as directed.

Please contact your school nurse if you have questions about medication procedures or required documentation.

Health Condition Checklists

To help ensure a safe and successful school experience, families of students with certain health conditions are encouraged to review the appropriate checklist below. These checklists outline the forms, medications, supplies, and health information that will be needed at school to support your child's care.

Please select the checklist that best matches your child's health condition. If you have questions or need assistance, contact your school nurse. We are committed to partnering with families to develop a plan that meets each student's individual health needs.

Available checklists:

Forms

Health Screenings

Vision and hearing screenings are provided by the school district and conducted by your school nurse. These screenings help identify potential concerns that may affect a student's health, learning, and overall success in school.

Screenings are performed at designated grade levels and whenever concerns arise. If a screening indicates a potential concern, your school nurse will notify you and provide information regarding recommended follow-up care.

Vision and Hearing Screening Schedule

1st Grade
3rd Grade
6th Grade
9th Grade

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: (636) 851-5553

Contact Us

For questions or concerns, please contact your school's nurse or the District Nurse Coordinator at 636-851-5274.

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