Health Services
The school health program is designed to give first aid and medical care for injuries and illnesses that occur primarily during school hours
In addition to providing emergency care, school nurses perform health screenings for all students and also provide support for those with special needs. Education and wellness promotion is a major focus of our program. Please remember that the nurse’s office is not a primary care facility. School nurses cannot diagnose, prescribe treatment, or give medications without a doctor’s order.
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CDC updated covid guidance to a unified respiratory illness guidance, which includes Covid, FLU and RSV. There is no longer a required isolation period. Students can attend school, as long as they are feeling well enough to learn. Please continue to submit student absences through the attendance office. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your school nurse.
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FAQ
- Physicals are required upon original entry to school and in grades 6 and 11. Private physicals are preferred. If you do not provide a private physical, a school physical (at no cost to you) will be scheduled.
- Dentals are required upon original entry to school and in grades 3 and 7. Private dentals are preferred. If you do not provide a private dental, a school dental (at not cost to you) will be scheduled.
- Your student entering seventh grade will require proof of having had the immunizations Tdap and MCV on the first day of school.
- Your student entering twelfth grade will require proof of a second MCV vaccine by the fifth day of school.
- If your student has a chronic health condition, please complete the appropriate Health Action Plan found on this webpage or contact your school nurse.
- Please remember, a new Authorization for Medication form is required each school year. The form can be found on this webpage.
Medical Forms for MTSD Students
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Pennsylvania School Code requires schools to provide certain health services for all students. Each year, the school nurse completes the following health screenings for all students in the designated grade levels:
- Screenings including height, weight, and vision for all students K through 12.
- Hearing Screenings (grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7 and 11)
- Scoliosis screenings (grades 6 and 7)
For questions or concerns about MTSD Screenings please contact your building school nurse.