Welcome to School Health Services

Newton School Health Services are provided by school nurses who work for the Health and Human Services Department. Care is delivered in a comprehensive way recognizing that students' health and well-being have a direct impact on school performance and educational achievement. Each of Newton's schools has a dedicated professional school nurse who administers mandated services and assumes an expanded role. Mandated services include immunization surveillance, medication administration and population-based screening programs. The expanded role includes care for illness and injury, wellness, teaching/training, student advocacy and school-based team collaboration.

School Health Forms

Contact

Health & Human Services Department
617-796-1420

Sue Riley, BSN, RN, NCSN
Director of School Health Services
rileys@newton.k12.ma.us

To reach the School Nurse at your child's school contact the school directly.

New Student Information

All students enrolling in NPS must complete the New Student Registration process.

Immunizations

All students enrolling in NPS must meet minimum immunization requirements for enrollment in school unless there is a medical or religious exemption or students are considered homeless or in foster care. Medical exemptions (statement from a physician stating that a vaccine is medically contraindicated for a student) must be renewed annually at the start of the school year and religious exemptions (statement from a student, or parent/guardian if the student is <18 years of age, stating that a vaccine is against sincerely held religious beliefs) should be renewed annually at the start of the school year.

Here is a list of Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements.

Official immunization documentation must be provided to the school nurse before a student can begin school. 

Physical Examinations
All students enrolling in NPS must provide documentation of a physical examination done by a health care provider within one year prior to entrance to school or within 30 days after school entry. 

Massachusetts Health Care Provider’s Physical Examination Form

Medication Administration

All medication given at school, both prescription and over the counter, must:

• Have a written order from a licensed prescriber
• Have a signed parent/guardian Medication Permission Form
• Be in a pharmacy or manufacturer’s labeled container
• Be delivered to the school nurse by an adult
• Be stored in the health room unless self-administration has been approved by the school nurse

Medication orders must be renewed at the beginning of each school year and expire at the end of the school year.  Medication must be picked up by an adult before the end of the school year.  Medication that is not picked up will be discarded. 

Medication Permission Form and Policy

Students with Health Care Needs

School nurses are ready to help all students who have health needs during the school day.  If your child has a chronic health condition or any physical, mental or behavioral health related needs, please communicate with the school nurse and if needed, arrange a meeting to develop a plan of care.

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