Ox Ridge School Nurse

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Welcome to the Nurse’s Office at Ox Ridge!
Our mission across the district is to support the health and well-being of every student, empowering them to thrive both in the classroom and beyond. We offer a comprehensive range of health services and educational programs designed to promote a safe, healthy, and nurturing school environment.

Meet the School Nurses:

Services Include:

• Perform annual health screenings for vision, hearing, and scoliosis

• Provide illness and injury Care, including first aid, management of chronic conditions, and response to emergencies

• Ensure the safe administration of prescribed medications

• Support community health initiatives, including compliance with state-mandated health and immunization records

• Active members of the 504 and PPT teams for students with health concerns

Helpful Links

• Incoming Kindergarten Letter with Required Health Documentation for the 2026-2027 school year

• Incoming Letter for Students Receiving Intinerant Services with Required Health Documentation for the 2025-2026 school year

• Incoming ELP Letter with Required Health Documentation for the 2025-2026 school year

• Life-Threatening Food Allergy Information for Parents 

• LTFA FAQs 2026

• Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFMD) Guidance 2025

• Update on Respiratory Illnesses (Community Acquired Pneumonia, Flu, RSV and COVID-19)

• Health Forms

• Medication Administration and Authorization

• DPS Health Services Website

• DPS Sick Day Guidance and CSDE - When is sick too sick for school

• Management of Students with Life Threatening Food Allergy and Safeguards in Elementary School Cafeteria 

• DPS Lice Policy and Helpful Tips for Screening and Treating Lice

• Health Requirements and FAQ for Incoming Students