SUHi Health Office

The School Nurse is the health expert at school and uses professional skills to support the well being and success of students. Please contact the school for more information or if your student has a health concern and you would like to consult with the school nurse. 

About the Health Office: 

Immunizations 

The school is required to have medical documentation of each student’s immunizations upon enrollment. Immunization requirements must be met prior to school entry. Please let the school know when your child’s immunizations are updated. Please bring proof of immunization to the Health Office, such as a vaccine record from your doctor.

To support your in locating places where students can be vaccinated we suggest you contact your medical insurance provider or look into local options:

You will need proof of the following vaccines: 5 DTAP, 4 Polio, 3 Hepatitis B, 2 Varicella, 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), 1 DTAP (Whooping Cough)

Medication at School

All medications at school require written authorization. Forms are available from the school such as 

  • Asthma Symptom Action Plan
  • Seizure Action Plan
  • Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
  • Over the Counter medication forms.

Medication authorization forms must be signed by a physician and a parent. The medication must be in a pharmacy labeled container in order for the medication to be given at school. This also includes over-the-counter medications. Please provide school with extra medication in case of disasters.

Preventing Spread of Illness

To prevent the spread of illnesses, please keep your student home for 24 hours if he/she has been vomiting, had diarrhea or had a temperature over 100°F the night before or in the morning before school. Students must be fever-free, without medication, for 24 hours before returning to school. Please inform the school nurse when your student has a contagious illness.

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Up-to-date health information, phone and cell numbers are essential in case your student becomes ill or injured at school or if there is a disaster. We strive to maintain confidentiality of all health records. Health information may be shared with appropriate staff as necessary. A School Emergency 911 call may incur paramedic and ambulance fees to the family. You may wish to consider accident and health insurance.