🏥 Welcome to the Nurse's Office

We're here to support the health and well-being of every West Hollow student. Please use this page to find important information about health requirements, attendance procedures, and downloadable forms.

Office Hours: 7:40 AM - 2:40 PM
Phone: 631-592-3401
Fax: 631-592-3937 or 631-900-4144

Our Staff
Karen Duenas, R.N.
Katie Hill-Macchia, R.N.
Susan Lauletti, Paraprofessional

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📅 Attendance & Health Guidelines

Reporting Absences
Call the Attendance Office at 631-592-3410 any time your child is absent. (Voicemail available after hours.)
Important: Keep students home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication.

When to Stay Home

• Fever of 100°F or higher
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• First 24 hours of antibiotics for pink eye or strep

When to Return

• 24 hours fever-free without meds

Emergency Contacts Ensure all emergency contact information is up to date in Infinite Campus. Contact MIS at 631-592-3080 for help.

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💪 Physicals, Immunizations & Screenings

Required Physical Exams

• New Students and All 7th Graders must submit a NYS Health Exam Form (school doctor). Must submit a current NYS Health Exam within 2 weeks of the start of school

Immunization Reminders

• 6th Grade: Proof of two Varicella (Chicken Pox)Vaccine. Proof of Tdap (Pertussis/whooping cough) within two weeks of turning 11
• 7th Grade: Proof of Meningococal Vaccine (MenACWY) within two weeks of the start of school

Health Screenings (Grade 7)

• Vision (near & far)
• Hearing
• Scoliosis (girls only)

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🏋️Physical Education Notes & Injuries

Short-Term Excuse: Send a parent note or call the Nurse’s Office.

Long-Term Excuse: Requires MD note with details and expected return.

If your child uses medical equipment (crutches, boot, cane, etc.): A doctor’s note is required with all restrictions clearly listed.

Injury Accommodations May Include:

• No PE or recess
• Elevator pass
• Book buddy
• Early class dismissal
• Writing support

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💊 Medication at School

To have medication administered by the nurse, you must provide:

• A signed parent/guardian request
• A doctor’s written order with dosage & frequency
• Medication in its original pharmacy-labeled container

Note: Students are not allowed to carry medications unless authorized for self-carry (i.e. inhalers or EpiPens). New forms are required every school year.

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🏀 Sports Clearance

All 7th & 8th grade students can try out for school sports.

Register on: FinalForms
(Use a private email, not school Gmail.)

Call the Nurse’s Office with questions: 631-592-3401

For Fall 7th Grade Sports:

• All athletes must have a current physical to try out. Physicals for Fall sports should be dated 9/1/24 or later

• FinalForms must be re-signed within 30 days of season start

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🌡️ Prevention Tips

• Wash hands regularly (sing "ABC" song while lathering!)
• Cover coughs/sneezes with elbow
• Keep hands away from face
• Avoid contact with sick individuals

Visit CDC.gov or NY State Health Dept for more information.

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🔗 Download Health Forms - (Medication forms, Physical exam forms, Emergency contact updates, etc.)

• Student Physical Form
• Allergy Action Plan
• Asthma Action Plan
• Self Carry Form
• Final Forms Instructions

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For any health-related concerns, please don’t hesitate to call the Nurse’s Office. We're here to help ensure a healthy and successful school year!