Waterville Valley Elementary School Health Information



HEALTH LINKS:
  • NH Healthy Kids
  • NH Department of Health and Human Services
  • Kids Health

    SCHOOL NURSE
    The school nurse is contracted for six (6) half-days per year. He/She checks immunization, does annual vision and hearing checks, records yearly heights and weights, checks for scoliosis, and participates in kindergarten screenings. He/She is available for consultation with parents and staff as needed.

    IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
     Prior to or at the time of school entry, all children in the Waterville Valley Elementary School must be immunized according to New Hampshire State Law, RSA: 141-C. All children entering kindergarten are required by the State of New Hampshire to have a physical exam before entering school. In accordance with the Sate of NH Department of Health & Human Services, the MMR#2 (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization should be given prior to entry into 7th grade. All students must have current immunizations and documented records in the school office before attendance at school

    MEDICATION
    All students needing medicine during the school day must have their parents report in person to the school office, in order to sign a medication disbursement form. All prescription medicine must be in medically labeled pharmaceutical containers with name, amount and times posted. Please do not send children to school with medication. All medicine must be delivered to the school by a parent or guardian.
  • Medication Administration Form

    PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
    All students must have a doctor’s physical examination prior to attending school. Sports physicals may be provided at the school prior to the start date of the sport.

    INJURY
    Minor injuries will be treated at school. Parents will be notified immediately if a major injury or illness occurs. Parents must have on record a SAFE form for each child, ways to contact them in case of emergency and a person to contact if they cannot be reached. In life threatening emergencies, 911 will be called and immediate attention will be given to the child while in the process of reaching the parents.

    HEALTH SCREENINGS
    The school nurse will routinely screen for vision, hearing and spinal health. A dental hygienist will screen all students.

    YEARLY DENTAL SCREENINGS
    All students will receive a free dental screening each year as part of the School Dental Health Program. A dental screening consists of looking in the student’s mouth with a flashlight and assessing the health of the teeth and gums. The screenings will be performed by a registered dental hygienist and results will be sent home to all parents. At Waterville Valley Elementary, the dental screenings will take place in February.
    If you do NOT want your son/daughter to participate in this fun, educational and informative dental screening, you will need to let the school know of your wishes.


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