School Nurse

Woodland Elementary has a nurse in the building for 7 hours per day. Her hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Good health is basic to sound education and productive living. The purpose of the school health program is to maintain, improve and promote the health of the school-age child.

For all health information including immunizations, medications, physicals, and forms, visit our nurse’s page in our district’s Health Services section.

Medications

Pupils requiring medication at school shall be identified by parent and/or physician to the school nurse. Before the nurse can administer any medication to a student, the following must be provided by the parent or guardian:

• Signed authorization from the student's parent or guardian.
• Prescription medications in the pharmacy labeled bottle.
• Non-prescription medications in the original container.
• A written physician's order for medication to be taken for longer than 2 weeks.
  

Health Screening

Hearing screening - K, 1st, 2nd, and 4th
Vision screening -1st, 3rd, and 5th
Screening procedures may also be requested anytime there is a concern by parent or teacher. Parents should feel free to contact the school nurse regarding health or health concerns for their child(ren).