Health Services
- Welcome
- Forms
- Head Lice
- Healthy Child Resources
- Illness & Injury
- Immunizations
- Mental Health Resources
Welcome
The Mt Horeb Area School District Health Services team, consisting of school nurses (registered nurses), health office assistants, and administrative assistants, all work together for the well-being of our students.
The school nurse and team support student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for children within the school setting. The school nurse and team address the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and support their achievement in the learning process. (NASN, 2016a)
More specifically, the school nurses are members of two divergent communities (education and medical/nursing), and as such are able to communicate fluently and actively collaborate with practitioners from both fields (Wolfe, 2013). As a case manager, the school nurse coordinates student health care between the medical provider(s), home, and school. The school nurse is an essential member of the interdisciplinary teams, bringing the health expertise necessary to develop a student's Individualized Education Plan or Section 504 plan designed to reduce health-related barriers to learning (Zimmerman, 2013). Creating, updating, and implementing Individualized Healthcare Plans are fundamental to the school nurse role (McClanahan & Weismuller, 2015).
Forms
Frequently Used Health Forms
Medication Consent Form - Needed for medications to be given at school.
Medication Procedure - Procedure information for medications to be given at school
State Immunization Documentation and Waiver - Wisconsin school immunization form
Action Plans
Head Lice
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Healthy Child Resources
Sleep ResourcesHow much sleep does your child need? Structure your bedtime routine: Brush, Book, Bed. |
Nutrition ResourcesGrade school Nutrition Resources Exercise ResourcesGrade school Exercise Resources
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Screen Time ResourcesKidsHealth - Media use Guidelines: Teens |
Mental Health ResourcesDo you have concerns about your child that may be related to a behavior or mental health issue? Often times the best place to start for support and resources is to contact your primary care provider. They can offer an initial assessment and then provide guidance for a referral based on your child’s needs and your insurance coverage. If you feel your concerns impact your child’s education you can also contact a school nurse or school psychologist. If you are looking for additional resources or more information, please review the Mount Horeb Area Resource Guide. |
Illness & Injury
Returning to school after an illness or injury...If your child is returning to school after an illness, injury, surgery, hospitalization or has a new diagnosis that will impact their school day, it is important for your child’s safety and success at school for us to have some medical guidance.
If you have questions or feel you need to speak with a school nurse to create a plan of care for your child at school, please contact us. If you need your health care team to communicate with us, please make sure you sign a consent for a Release of Information that they will provide for you. |
Concussion InformationAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Concussion Information |
Immunizations
Immunizations
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| Immunization Law/Policies |
Child's Immunizations RecordsYou can verify and print your child's immunization record through the Infinite Campus portal. Go to the Portal, then to your child's page and click on the health tab. If you find an error in our records or your child has had additional immunizations, please e-mail or call one of the District Nurses so we can maintain accurate records. The Wisconsin Immunization Registry can now be accessed by parents. You must use your child's social security number. The website is: Wisconsin Immunization Registry |
Mental Health Resources
Where do I start? |
Access to Health CareThe State of Wisconsin and Dane County have many resources to help you access health care for your children. Affordable Care Act Access Community Health Centers BadgerCare+ Public Health Madison & Dane County Public Health Free Immunization Clinic |
Mental Health ResourcesDo you have concerns about your child that may be related to a behavior or mental health issue? Often times the best place to start for support and resources is to contact your primary care provider. They can offer an initial assessment and then provide guidance for a referral based on your child’s needs and your insurance coverage. If you feel your concerns impact your child’s education you can also contact a school nurse or school psychologist. If you are looking for additional resources or more information, please review the Mount Horeb Area Resource Guide. |
