End of the Year Health Reminders
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As the end of the school year draws near, ECS’s Health Services team’s commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, Good Health and Well Being, is unwavering, and we are dedicated to the whole child and their growth and development even when school is not in session. With that in mind, please carefully read the details below regarding medication pick-up, health screenings, and preparation for the 2023–2024 school year.
Medication Pick Up
If your child has medication stored at school, please pick it up by June 15. Students are not permitted to take medications home with them, however, Inhalers/epipens will be sent home with students on the last day of school. ECS will dispose of all unused medications after June 15.
Health Screenings
The nurses have completed their screening for the school year. If you are interested in your child's BMI status or vision screening, please email the health office nurse in your child's building.
Preparation for 2023–2024
Medication at School
If your child will need medication given during school hours, prescription or over the counter, during the 23–24 school year, please have the child’s doctor complete the school medicine procedures form and return to school with the medication in the original container. Check expiration dates on all inhalers, epipens, and diabetic supplies to ensure they will last through the school year. Medication forms are valid for 1 school year.
Medical Conditions
If your child has any of the listed medical conditions below, please have their doctor complete a new action plan and return it to school. Action plans are valid for 1 school year.
Immunizations
Rising 7th and 12th-grade students are required to have additional vaccines before the start of the 23–24 school year. Please provide an updated immunization record via email to nurses@ecspgh.org.
Physical Exams
Physical examinations are required for all students entering grades 6 and 11. The completed physical exam must be dated after August 1, 2022. Forms are due by December 1, 2023. You may use the Physical Exam form or a computer printout of the physical with the doctor’s signature. Please email a physical exam for your student to nurses@ecspgh.org.
Dental Exams
Dental examinations are required for students entering grades 3 and 7. The completed dental exam must be dated after August 1, 2022. Forms are due by December 1, 2023. You may use the Private Dental Exam form or the dentist’s signed printout. Please email a dental exam for your student to nurses@ecspgh.org.
For more information, please visit ECS’s Health Services page. The Health Services team looks forward to seeing students back next school year, but in the meantime, have a safe and healthy summer!
Warmly,
ECS Health Services Team