Welcome to the Nurse’s Office at NCMS!
Contact Information for the School Nurse
The role of the School Nurse is to promote/support the health of all students so they may work to their maximum potential at school.
Covid Concerns
On the minds of everyone is the current pandemic and Covid -19 virus.
Here at NCMS, we follow the guidelines put forth by the RI Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control. The link to the “Playbook” that we use to identify all Covid-19 response protocols is: Outbreak Response Protocols: Pre K-12
To prevent transmission of this virus at school,
As a general rule, children should NOT come to school
(and may be dismissed) with the following:
Students may return to school after being afebrile, symptom free, or on medication for at least 24 hours.
Early Dismissal Info
If a student’s symptoms warrant an
early dismissal, the nurse will contact
the parent directly to discuss the student’s medical status.
Per district policy, students should NOT contact their parents directly during school hours to ask about going home. No student should be picked up by a parent for early dismissal for medical reasons without involving the nurse’s office.
Medicines Available
in the Nurse’s Office
If you do not want your child to receive any of the above medications, please notify the school nurse.
Allergies and Anaphylactic Reactions
Allergy: Highly sensitive reaction to a substance by the body’s immune system
Anaphylaxis: Acute, rapidly progressing, potentially life-threatening reaction which can lead to death if left untreated.
Common Allergens: Peanuts/ tree nuts, eggs, dairy, fresh fruits, bee stings
Treatment: Benadryl, EpiPen, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
If your child has a severe allergy and needs an EpiPen at school, please contact the school nurse.
Any student that has been witnessed to or reports hitting their head needs to be assessed by the school nurse.
Parents are always notified when a hit of any kind has been reported to the head area, regardless of degree. The presence of an “egg” usually warrants early dismissal.
Meeting State Mandates for
Health Exams and Screenings
Physical Exam | Required from all students entering 7th grade. May be performed during their 6th grade year up to and no later than six months after their entry into 7th grade. All athletes must have a PE within one year of the dates of the sport’s season. |
Dental Screening | Performed on all 7th grade students who do not submit a signed yellow dental card from their dentist. |
Vision Screening | Performed on all 7th grade students unless already documented by their PMD |
Scoliosis Screening | Performed on all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students unless documented by their PMD |
Wellness Policy Compliance