School Health Services is proud to be a part of the team effort that supports student success in our county.  Please utilize the following information to ensure that your child has a safe and healthy 2011-2012school year.

At the beginning of each school year, a student health information sheet is sent home for your completion. The information gathered on this form is utilized by the school nurse to identify any health care needs or concerns that you may have regarding your child. This information may include but is not limited to chronic health conditions, allergies, or other pertinent health matters.   Please complete and return the Student Health Information form as soon as possible. 

We want you to be aware of Watauga County Schools’ policy on medication administration. If your child should require any medications during the school day, you along with your health care provider must complete a medication authorization form. This form can be found below under Department Files or by visiting your child’s school. The policy regarding medication administration is also below or a written copy will be provided upon request.

To assist the transition back to school, a “Back to School” folder has been posted on the web page. In this folder you will find medication authorization forms, student health information forms, “When to Keep Your Child Home” guidelines, and information regarding Individualized Health Care Plans. We hope that you will utilize this web page as a means of working together to promote the health and wellbeing of your student. 

Working together, we can promote the health and wellbeing of your child and ensure maximum educational benefit while at school. Please contact your school nurse if you have any questions or concerns.

In health,

Kristin Wike
Lead Nurse
Watauga County Schools