Health Screenings

Vision
      *All Preschoolers
      *Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, & 11
      *All teacher referrals/requests
      *All new students to the District

Ohio Department of Health Vision Testing/Screening Requirements

Preschool, Kindergarten and First

      *All new students to the District

        Random Dot E Test

Kindergarten
      *Muscle Balance Test
     

Kindergarten or First Grade
      *Color Perception Test (Males Only)

Preschool, Kindergarten, First, Third, Fifth, Seventh & Ninth
      *Distance Visual Acuity Test

      *Observation *All new students to the District

Hearing
      *All Preschoolers
      *Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, 9, & 11
      *All Teacher referrals/requests
      *All new students to the District

Ohio Department of Health Hearing Testing/Screening Requirements
      *Screen with a pure tone audiometer at 20 dBL
      *1000 Hz – Right & Left Ear
      *2000 Hz – Right & Left Ear
      *4000 Hz – Right & Left Ear

Scoliosis
      *All 5th grade students
      *All new 5th grade students to the district
      *All Teacher referrals

Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI)
      *As needed

Health Resources
http://www.cdc.gov

This is a wonderful web site for information about diseases, health promotion, safety, and nutrition.

http://www.foodsafety.gov

This web site contains information about preparation and safety of food.

http://www.strokeassociation.org

These are wonderful sites about warning signs, prevention, and treatment of stroke.

Web Links
http://www.kidshealth.org/
This site provides information on various health topics such as first aid, safety and illnesses. There are also links for kids and teens.
 
http://www.medlineplus.gov
This site offers information on drug, medication, health news, and other resources.

http://www.chadd.org
Web-site dedicated for parents with children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.

http://www.heart.org/
This web sire is sponsored by the American Heart Association, and offers up-to-date education for adults.

http://www.teachersfirst.com
This site has lesson plans K-12.

http://www.theteacherscorner.net
This is a wonderful site for teachers. It features lesson plans, experiments, brain twisters, and many other resources.

http://www.adha.org
This is a great site for dental care. Kids will learn how to keep their teeth healthy and free from cavities.

http://www.safekids.org/
Excellent website geared toward providing a safe environment for our children.

http://www.sesameworkshop.org
Very cute!

Immunizations

The Ohio Department of Health regulates the rules governing the immunization of children in Ohio.

Immunizations required by Section 3701.13 and 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code are ammended each school year to reflect any changes that have been implemented.

Requirements are evidence of:

Pupils who have not been immunized by “a method of immunization approved by the department of health pursuant to Section 3701.13 of the Revised Code,” are to be excluded from school attendance no later than fifteen days after admission.

Head Lice
The Vinton County Local School District has a “nit-free” policy.

WHEN CHECKED
      *Beginning of school
      *After Thanksgiving vacation
      *After Christmas vacation
      *After any four (4) day break 

      *Temporarily exclude from school until after the first treatment
      *Treat with RID, Nix, or De-Bug
      *All nits must be removed from hair
      *Treat family members
      *Treatment must be repeated in 7 to 10 days
      *Vacuum carpets, furniture and house daily
      *Wash clothes, hats, scarves, and bedding.  

Communicable Diseases

      *Pink Eye - Exclusion from school for 24 hours after treatment with antibiotic
      

       For pink eye facts for parents and teachers, please visit the following link.

       https://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/index.html

      *Impetigo - Exclusion from school for 24 hours after treatment has begun and there is no discharge

      *Chicken Pox - Exclusion from school until all lesions are scabbed over and dry (5-7 days)

      *Ringworm - Exclusion from school until treatment has begun, and lesions must be covered on return to school

      *Scabies - Exclusion from school for 24 hours following the initial treatment with appropriate scabicide

      * COVID-19 - Exclusion from school for 14 days or release from Primary Care Physician

Parent Alert

OHIIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM

ALL PRESCHOOL STUDENTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

     *4 DTaP

     *3 Polio

     *Hepatitis B (3 shot series)

     *1 MMR

     *1 Varicella (Chickenpox)

ALL K-12 STUDENTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Val Rahamut

[email protected]

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year. We are the school nurses for the District. We can be reached at Central Elementary - 740-596-4386, South Elementary - 740-384-2731, West Elementary - 740-596-5236, the Middle School - 740-596-5243 and the High School - 740-596-5258. We can also be reached through the County Office at 740-596-5218 Ext. 236. In case of an emergency you may call 740-577-8081.

Your child's safety is very important to us. Policies and procedures are in place to protect all of our students and staff. Frequent handwashing and the use of hand sanitizer continues to be the most effect way to combat the spread of germs. 

Immunizations must be up-to-date and records turned in the first day of school. Any student without updated immunizations will be sent home beginning the 16th day after school begins.

Please feel free to contact us with your referrals or concerns. Stay safe, remain healthy, and have a great year!