LACEY TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL

The school nurse provides emergency care for any accident and illness occurring AT SCHOOL

Health Services Provided

• Height, weight and blood pressure/pulse yearly
• Audiometric (Hearing) Screening and Scoliosis for 7^th grade
• Vision Screenings for 6^th & 8^th grade

If a parent/guardian would like their child excused from mandatory screenings send in a written note at the beginning of the school year addressed to the nurse.  

Parents are encouraged to cooperate with the School Nurse by:

• Completing health history updates every year 
• Updating emergency contact numbers
• Carefully monitoring your child’s medical condition before returning them to school after an illness 

Medication

• Medications are to be administered before and after school when possible.
• Medication order forms are available on the health office website if medication (prescriptions and over the counter) needs to be administered during the school day.