Nurse

Park Hall has a full time registered nurse to assist you and your family each and every day. The school nurse is your child's health advocate. We are responsible for providing emergency services for injury and sudden illness, health appraisal and assessment, disease prevention and control, health counseling, environmental health and accident prevention, school/community health programs, health education lessons, and program evaluation and reporting.

Please remember, it is very important we have current phone numbers on record for your family. Notify the school secretary immediately if there are any changes to your contact information. In the event of an emergency, having this information is vital.

Forms & Documents

Immunization & Medical forms can be found here.If you have questions related to immunizations or specific medical forms your child please contact the school nurse.

School Physical

Maryland law requires a physical examination completed by a physician or certified nurse practitioner nine months prior to or six months after entering a Maryland public school for the first time. Please refer to the Physical Examination section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.

Immunization Requirements

The School Nurse reviews immunization records to ensure compliance with Maryland Immunization Laws. Please refer to the immunization section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information about immunizations. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.

Lead Form

Maryland law requires all public, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade students to have a Maryland Blood Lead Testing Certificate. Please refer to the Lead Testing section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.

Medication Administration

Our student handbook details important information about student prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Please refer to the following sections of the handbook for medication information:

IMPORTANT NOTE: A separate order form is needed for each medication/procedure, and a new order is needed for each school year.

Chronic Health Condition Forms

If your child has a chronic health condition, the school nurse may need additional forms related to the condition. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms. If you have questions related to specific medical forms for your child please contact the school nurse.

Student Wellness

Keeping Your Student Well

Hand washing is the number one way to stop the spread of disease. Twenty seconds of soap and water scrubbing before meals and after bathroom breaks is a great way to start this healthy habit. Encourage this practice at home.
Ensure adequate exercise and rest periods.
Provide proper nutrition, including a good breakfast.
Encourage good daily hygiene, including brushing teeth.
Review the rules of safe play.

What to Do if Your Student is Ill

While school attendance is vital to your student’s education, a sick child belongs at home. Please review the Sick Day Guidelines below to assist you in making that decision.

Keep me home if...

I have a temperature higher than 100°F.
I'm throwing up or have diarrhea.
My eyes are pink and crusty.

SEND ME BACK TO SCHOOL WHEN...

My symptoms have significantly improved or resolved.
I haven't had a fever or fever-reducing medication for 24 hours.
I haven't thrown up, had diarrhea or had medications to control these symptoms for 24 hours.
If antibiotics have been prescribed, I have been taking them for at least 24 hours.

Call the doctor if...

I’ve had a temperature higher than 100°F for more than 2 days.
I've been throwing up or having diarrhea for more than 2 days.
I've had cold symptoms for more than a week and they aren't getting any better.
I still have asthma symptoms after using my asthma medicine (and call 911 if I'm having trouble breathing after using an inhaler).

Know the Difference Between Illnesses with Similar Symptoms

Parent/Legal Guardian Responsibilities

Report illnesses to the nurse or office, taking the proper measures to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses is vital to keeping schools and students healthy.
Alert your child’s teacher and the school nurse of any health conditions that may impact your child’s learning, daily activities, or safety at school. Medical documentation of conditions is encouraged and sometimes required.
Inform the nurse of any health-related procedures or changes in your child’s medication.
Update the school with any change in phone number(s) and emergency contact(s), so the nurse can reach you when needed.

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