School Nurse
General Information | H1N1 Flu Information | Health Forms | Medication
General Information
We have the services of a full-time registered nurse. In her absence, the office staff will oversee the health office. First aid is administered as necessary. In the event of a serious injury, the parents are contacted immediately. If the situation warrants, paramedics will be called; the ambulance cost will be the parent's responsibility. Emergency information must be up-to-date.
PLEASE NOTE: Any student with a fever of 100 degrees or more will be sent home. The student must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
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H1N1 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 H1N1 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
The school nurse or designated office personnel administers medication. Students may not carry medication at any time. (Ask the nurse if you would like your child to carry their inhaler for asthma.)
Students who require medication at school must have two letters on file in our office. Please click Authorization for Administration of Medication in School to download the necessary forms.
We cannot administer aspirin, cough medicine, or other medicines. All medication must be brought to school by the parent. Children may not bring medicine to school. Please see the nurse to make arrangements to drop off medication.
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