Health Services / Overview

Student Health Services

A child's health is the foundation for student achievement, attendance, and long-term success. The Student Health Services Department provides a variety of services for our student population including:

Mandated screenings including height, weight, body mass index and vision annually for all students

Hearing screenings for students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7 and 11

Scoliosis screenings for students in grades 6 and 7

Physical (grades K, 6 and 11) and dental examinations (grades K, 3 and 7) for students who do not provide a private physical or dental exam in the appropriate grade

Care for ill and injured students, including first aid, referral to physician or dentist, parent contact and education for students and their parents regarding the student's medical condition and treatment or care

Immunization review, notification and enforcement as required by Pennsylvania requirements

Information and assistance in obtaining follow-up care related to screenings or illness and injury care

Medication administration to students who require medication during the school day

Medical treatments, procedures and assessment for students who require these services in order to attend school

Identification and exclusion of students with contagious conditions to maintain a healthy school environment

Health education programs for dental hygiene, puberty, and other topics related to student health

For further information, please contact our Health Services department at 814-874-6097.

Department Resources:

School Health Information/Policies (2018-19 School Year)

Forms

School Nurse Schedule (2018-19 School Year)

Required Immunizations (2019-20 School Year): Are Your Kids Ready for School?

Children's Hospital Specialty Care Center (at Shriners) Information

The Sight Center of Northwest PA Eye Care Application (PDF)

District Wellness Policy - 2017 (PDF)

Pennsylvania Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Head Lice Information Packet