School nurses provide compassionate care to students throughout the school day, treating injuries, managing chronic health conditions and ensuring medications are given safely. They conduct important health screenings, maintain medical records and help educate students about staying healthy and making good wellness choices. School nurses work closely with families, healthcare providers and school staff to create a supportive environment where students' health needs are met so they can succeed in their learning.
Nurses |
School |
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Tessa Akins |
Abbot-Downing School |
Kathryn Barry |
Beaver Meadow School |
Stuart Gesen |
Broken Ground School |
Stephanie Celestin |
Christa McAuliffe School |
Susan Gorham |
Mill Brook School |
Melanie Leathers |
Rundlett Middle School |
Erin Stewart |
Rundlett Middle School |
Renee D'Allesandro |
Concord High School |
Heather Zerbi |
Concord High School |
Yolaine Beaulieu |
All schools |
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When to keep children home
School attendance is important is vital to learning, yet there are times when it is more important to keep your child home.
Please notify the health office if you suspect your child has head lice.
Emergency Information
All parents/guardians are required to provide current emergency information for their child(ren) every year through “Annual Update” at the beginning of the school year. This important information helps school staff reach parents or guardians as soon as possible in case of an emergency.
Students who are 18 or older may update this for themselves. Students who are under 18 may not be given any over-the-counter medications without the completed online annual update.
Please notify the Nurse/Health Office of changes in pertinent information. Please call your child(ren)'s school if you need assistance with this process.
Immunizations
New Hampshire State Law RSA 141-C:20a requires that all children be immunized. See the NH DHHS letter, below, as Appendix E.
Prior to entry, all new students must present an immunization record or a religious or medical exemption to the school nurse. Notarized requests for exemption from student immunization or examination requirements must be made to the Superintendent at the Central Office, 38 Liberty Street, Concord. Information on medical exemptions and the form to be notarized can be found on the NH DOE website.
Documentation of all student immunizations, as well as religious or medical exemptions, will be kept on file in the Nurse/Health Office at your child's school. Please contact your school nurse for further information on exemptions. Failure to comply with immunization requirements will result in exclusion from school.
When your child receives immunizations, please provide an updated copy to the Nurse/Health Office. The Nurse/Health Office will contact you if any additional immunizations are needed.