Health
School Health Services
Hampton Township School District employs school nurses and health office nurses to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive educational environment for students. School health services play an important role in supporting student well-being, attendance, and readiness to learn.
School nurses are registered nurses and Pennsylvania-certified school nurses and are part of the District’s Comprehensive Student Services Plan (Chapter 12).
Role of School Nurses
With the assistance of health office nurses, school nurses:
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Complete required state health screenings and examinations
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Maintain accurate student health records
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Provide preventative health information to students, staff, and families
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Treat minor student and staff illnesses and injuries during the school day
School nurses work collaboratively with families, school staff, and healthcare providers to support student health needs during the school day.
Annual Health Screenings
Annual health screenings have been completed for the 2024-2025 school year. Below is the list of assessments completed at each grade level:
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Height, weight, and BMI: All grades K-12
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Vision: All grades K-12
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Hearing: Grades K-3, 7, and 11
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Scoliosis: Grades 6-7
If you have not heard from your child’s school nurse, your child has passed their yearly screenings.
A Body Mass Index (BMI)-for-age percentile has been calculated as part of the assessment process. This measure helps evaluate your child’s growth and development in relation to their age and peers. If you would like to know your child’s current height, weight, or BMI results, please get in touch with your child’s school nurse for more information.
High School: Kirsten Nelson
Middle School: Amy Baxter
Elementary Schools: Dawn Gunnett
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