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School Health Services

Welcome back to a new school year Vinton County families and staff!  We hope you had a safe, healthy and restful summer.
 
As your school nurses, we are here to support the health, safety, and well-being of every student and staff member throughout the year.  Whether it's managing daily health needs, responding to an unexpected illness or injury, or promoting healthy habits, we're proud to be part of your child's support team.  Our top priority is keeping everyone healthy, safe and ready to learn.
 
Please be sure all immunizations, medications and health plans are up to date. Please reach out with any questions or medical concerns.  Open communication helps us provide the best care for your child.
 
Let's work together to make this a safe, healthy, and successful school year!
 
Amy Gill, MSN, RN
 
Dava Booth, BSN, RN

School Health Services Mission Statement

To enhance learning by promoting health and wellness, and by implementing a coordinated health program that addresses the needs of Vinton County Schools students, staff, and the school community.
 
School Health Services
 
Amy Gill, MSN, RN
740-596-5218 ext. 7235
 
Dava Booth, BSN, RN
740-596-5218 ext. 7236
 

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

 First Grade

     *Alternate Cover Test
 
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

 
This is a wonderful website for information about diseases, health promotion, safety, and nutrition.
 
 
This website contains information about the preparation and safety of food.
 
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://zocdoc.com
ZocDoc: Healthcare Provider Search
 

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:

     *All Preschool students – Hepatitis B (3 in a series)
     *All Preschool students – 1 MMR
     *All Preschool students – 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/TD
     *All Preschool students – 3 Polio
     *All Preschool students  - 1 Varicella (Chickenpox)
 
     *All Kindergarten students - Hepatitis B (3 in a series)
     *All Kindergarten students - 2 MMR
     *All Kindergarten students – 5 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td if the fourth dose was administered prior to the fourth birthday
     *All Kindergarten students – 4 Polio if the third dose was administered prior to the fourth birthday
     *All Kindergarten students -  Varicella (chickenpox) or written evidence from parent/guardian or physician that your child has had natural chicken pox

     *All 7th grade students -  Tdap Booster & One (1) dose of meningococcal vaccine must be administered prior to entry

     *All 12th grade students - Two (2) doses of meningococcal vaccine must be administered prior to entry

     *If the first dose of meningococcal vaccine was administered at 16th birthday or older, the second dose is not required.
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 

WHEN FOUND
      *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.

      *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

      *5 DTaP
      *4 Polio
      *Hepatitis B (3 shot series)
      *2 MMR’s 
      *2 Varicella (Chickenpox)
 
All 7th graders are required to have a Tdap and the first dose of meningococcal.
 
HB 463 Requirement for Chicken Pox Immunization
 
House Bill 463 requires kindergarten students "during or after the school year that began in 2006" to provide evidence of having received immunization against chicken pox.
 
If a student has had natural chicken pox, written evidence from parent/guardian or physician may be accepted.
 

School Nurse Coordinator