Mrs. Lindsey Forche is our School Nurse. 

Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions:

Immunizations – State law requires that the school have a copy of an up-to-date immunization record for each student that is attending our school.

Medications – School nurses can only administer medications that are brought in by parents/guardians. ALL medications must have a corresponding consent form for that student with a parent/guardian's signature. ALL prescription medication consent forms MUST have the physician's signature. Prescription medications also must have the current prescription label for the medication with that student’s name on the label. The student may not bring in any medication to or from school. All medication must be brought in by an adult to the health room. Permission for School Administrated Medication Form

Illness – Common reasons for a student to be kept at home or reasons if they will be sent home from school.

* Any child with a fever of 100 degrees F or higher
* 3 or more bouts of diarrhea
* Vomiting
* Any headache, stomach ache, wound, cough, or illness that is distracting them so much that they and/or others are distracted or are at risk of illness or injury.

If a child is sent home because of one of these reasons, they can return to school only after a period of 24 hours of being fever free without medication.

Injuries – If a student gets a scrape or superficial cut, the school nurse will clean it and apply a bandage when appropriate. If a student has a full range of motion and can put all their weight on their injured leg/foot, the school nurse will check for swelling. If there are no signs of distress, the school nurse will apply ice and send them back to class. If a student bumps their head, the school nurse will assess for signs of distress and apply ice. If the school nurse sees any reason that the student may be in need of further medical care, she will call the parents. But if the school nurse does not see any reason why they cannot return to class, she will send them back.

Lice – If a student has any nits closer than ¼ inch from the scalp or live lice, they will be sent home before or at the end of the school day to be treated.  After treatment has been given and we have rechecked and cleared the student so that no nits are closer than ¼ inch from the scalp or no live lice are found, they may return to school.

Soiled clothing – Accidents happen in the restroom, cafeteria, and on the playground. The health room is stocked with a limited supply of borrowed clothing to help in these situations.  We will place their soiled clothing in a plastic bag and give it to the student to place in their backpack upon returning to class. With a limited supply, we will need the clothing returned by the end of the week. We would also appreciate donations at any time for shoes, socks, shirts, or pants.

It is our goal to help keep students healthy and keep parents informed.

Feel free to call anytime with questions or concerns.

Contact Nurse Forche or the Health Room Assistant, Marina Stegmann, at  803-821-4193 or 803-821-4198.