School Nurse
- are vomiting or having frequent diarrhea
- have a fever of 100.4 or higher
- have an active persistent cough with excessive phlegm
- have a draining or blistering rash
Respiratory Illnesses
Respiratory viruses commonly cause illness such as flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), especially in the fall and winter. There are actions you can take to protect yourself and others. Learn about how to reduce your risk of getting sick from these viruses, and if they are spreading in your community. Click here to learn more about how to protect yourself from respiratory illnesses.
- Required for Pre-K entry:
- 4 DTaP
- 3 Polio
- 1 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- 1 Varicella (chickenpox)
- Required for Kindergarten entry:
- 5 DTaP (4 DTaP if 4th is given on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 Polio (3 Polio if the 3rd is given on or after the 4th birthday)
- 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- 2 Varicella (chickenpox)
- Required for 7th grade entry:
- All previously required immunizations
- 1 Tdap
- 1 Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4)
- Required for 12th grade entry:
- All previously required immunizations
- 2 MCV4, only one dose is required if the 1st dose is given on or after 16th birthday
- Medical exemption from a healthcare provider for one or all vaccines. *Must be submitted annually unless permanent exemption is indicated.
- IEP Exemptions are only allowable for students with both an IEP and an immunization exemption in place prior to September 1, 2021. *Must be submitted annually
- In the absence of a certificate of immunization, students must submit one of the following:
- Laboratory evidence of immunity to specific diseases OR
- Reliable history of disease documented by a Maine physician or other primary care provider.
Medication at School
In order for your child to receive any medication (YES, even acetaminophen and ibuprofen) at school, we need a signed permission slip to be updated yearly. We encourage all routine daily medication administration to take place at home. However, we recognize that in some cases, your child may need to take medication during the school day. If you need to set up a plan for your child to take any medication during the school day, please contact the nurse to discuss the policy. You will need to print, complete, and return this permission slip to the nurse yearly and with any changes to prescriptions. Click here to review MSAD #51 medication administration policy.
Medication Consent Form
Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen Consent Form
Medical Marijuana Consent Form
Oxygen Consent Form
NOTE: MSAD #51 POLICY REQUIRES ALL MEDICATION TO BE IN THE ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION OR OVER-THE-COUNTER CONTAINER AT SCHOOL, WITH SIGNED PARENT CONSENT FORM.
Allergy Health Plan
Diabetes Health Plan
Seizure Health Plan
Asthma Health Plan
- Hearing: PK, K, grades 1, 3, and 5
- Near Vision Acuity: grades 1 and 3
- Distance Vision Acuity: PK, K, grades 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9