School Nurse
General Information | Flu Information | Health Forms | Medication | Vision and Hearing Screenings
General Information
If a teacher suspects a child is ill while in class, he/she'll send that child to the office. A body temperature is always taken before
we call parents to come to school to receive their child. The nurse follows district policy regarding infectious disease, head lice, temperatures, etc. When an outbreak of an illness or condition occurs in a classroom an informative note is sent home. If a child is absent three days or more, parents are encouraged to provide the school nurse with a note from their physician. Students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. Students with fevers of 100 degrees or more are sent home.
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Flu Information
District and school administrators are working with U.S. and Illinois education and health agencies to plan for the upcoming flu season to be sure our policies and practices
are appropriate should the flu impact our schools. As more information is available, it will be shared with families.
Overall, students and staff are reminded to exercise good personal hygiene habits. The Illinois Department of Public Health suggests the Three C’s:
Clean – Wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of germs
Cover – Your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve, not your hand
Contain – your germs – stay home if you are sick
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Health Forms
In addition to immunizations, the State of Illinois requires the following for all students enrolled in public or private schools:
Early Childhood and Project Pro - Students need a school physical examination.
Kindergarten - Students need a school physical, dental, and vision examination.
2nd Grade - Students need a dental examination.
6th Grade - Students need a school physical and dental examination.
Additionally, any student enrolling for the first time in Illinois must have an eye exam.
Please click on the links below to download copies of any forms you may need:
Notice Regarding Required Health Information
Physical Exam
Dental Exam
Vision Exam
Authorization for Administration of Medication in School
Parental Consent For KSD 140 Intramural or SWIC Participation
Orland Township Free Immunization Clinics and Health Fairs
Free immunization clinics are held monthly at the Orland Township office located at
14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park.
All vaccines are administered, free of charge, to Orland Township residents 18 years of age and younger. Back to School Health Fairs are offered twice a year and include free dental screenings, free vision screenings, free immunizations, and $20 school physicals. Please note that clinics and health fairs are for residents of Orland Hills, Orland Park, Tinley Park and unincorporated Orland Township. A written immunization record and proof of residency is required. All Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
Click here to view dates and detailed information regarding Orland Township's free immunization clinics and health fairs.
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Medication
All medications given in school, including non-prescription drugs, shall be prescribed by a licensed prescriber. Medications should be limited to those that are necessary to maintain the student in school and those needed in the event of an emergency. The KSD 140 Authorization for Administration of Medication in School form must be completed by the parent and the licensed prescriber. Medication, including over-the-counter medicines, must be brought to school in the original container. Parents are asked to bring medication to the school nurse. Children should not carry medicine to or from school.
A student is allowed to self-possess an inhaler and/or EpiPen during school hours and during school-related activities. Please alert the school nurse, teacher, and coach if your student is prescribed an inhaler or EpiPen. The individual health needs of the student will be addressed. If your child is prescribed an inhaler, the school nurse will make a copy of the licensed prescriber’s order printed on the front of the container for the inhaler. If your child is prescribed an EpiPen, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) should be developed with input from the doctor and parent. The school nurse and the appropriate staff will facilitate the EAP when your child is in school and during school-related activities.
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Vision and Hearing Screenings
Vision and hearing screenings are conducted by the school nurse for children in kindergarten and second grade, or at the recommendation of teachers. Screenings are not exams and do not replace appointments with your doctor.
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