School Nurse Webpage
Welcome to the Health Services webpage. Here you will find a number of resources, required forms, and the latest health information pertinent to a school-aged child. Together we will work together to create a healthy and safe learning environment for all students.
Health Office Directory
Mellissa Peterson, Health Aide
petersonmd@twc.k12.wi.us
862-2356 ext 1102
Rae Anne Niles, RN, School Nurse
niles@twc.k12.wi.us
862-2356 ext 1102
Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District has a team of 12 First Responders who have all been certified in CPR/AED/First Aid with the American Heart Association. In addition, the administration team and the office staff have all been trained in CPR/AED. We are also proud to be a designated HeartSafe School by Project Adam and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AT SCHOOL
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Prescription medications must be in the original bottle labeled by a pharmacist, with the directions for administration matching the doctor's order. To comply with the law, school employees are not allowed to administer prescription medications, without a doctor's written order and parents' written permission. A copy of the Medication Form is available here (, in the school office, or local physicians' offices.
All medications to be given in school must have the following information printed on the original container:
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Student’s Full Name
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Name of the drug and dosage
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Time to be administered
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Physician’s name
Students may not administer their own medications, with the exception of asthma inhalers and Epi-Pens. We must still have the Medication Administration Form on file and the physician must check the box “Student May Carry Medication for Emergency Purposes” and the form must be signed by the parent.
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS
A parent must fill out Part B of the Medication Administration Form for any over-the-counter medications (e.g., cold, allergy, pain-relieving medications) that you want available for school personnel to administer. Please complete this Medication Form if you would like the district to administer over-the-counter medications. The medication must be in the original bottle and must not be expired.
All medication forms must be completed and in the school office BEFORE the school staff can legally give your child any medication. A new form is required every year.
All medications must be brought to school by a parent and picked up by a parent. In the event that medications are not picked up by parents, all medications will be disposed of according to health safety guidelines, 10 days after the conclusion of the last day of school.
Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District’s policy: Medication Policy
IMMUNIZATIONS
Getting all of the recommended vaccines is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health. The Wisconsin immunization law requires students in Early Childhood through grade 12, to be immunized according to their age/grade level. Immunizations are required against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Varicella (chickenpox), and Meningitis. Wisconsin law requires all students to show that they have received the required immunizations or have signed a waiver.
Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District’s policy- Immunization Policy
***Legal Notice sent home when not in compliance with WI state law:
A legal letter will be sent home if the school has no immunization record for your child, if your child is behind on vaccinations, you do not vaccinate and have not signed a waiver, or you claimed a medical exemption without a healthcare provider's signature.
Please note you will be receiving a Legal Notice from the State of WI that is sent from the School Nurse, Rae Anne Niles. These legal notices are required by law to be sent home. The legal notice is written by the WI State Legislators, not Trevor-Wilmot School District or the School Nurse.
INJURY AND ILLNESS
All injuries must be reported to a teacher, nurse, or to the office staff. If minor, the student will be treated and may return to class. If medical attention is required, the office will follow the school’s emergency procedures. Students may not text or call their parents to pick them up from school. A student who becomes injured or ill during the school day must request permission from the teacher to go to the office. The health room staff or office staff will determine whether the student should remain in school or go home.
Please keep Skyward up to date on cell, home and work numbers for all parents/guardians. In addition, all families are asked to keep additional emergency contact numbers to be used in the event that the parents cannot be reached at home or work.
HEAD LICE
Head lice can be a nuisance and are common in childhood. They do not spread disease, and in-school transmission is rare. Management of head lice should not disrupt the educational process. The burden of unnecessary absences to students, families and communities and the consequences suffered from negative social stigma far outweigh the nuisance associated with head lice. The following are guidelines for managing head lice in the school setting:
HEAD LICE GUIDELINES
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Teachers and/or parents may request that a student be checked for lice, based on excessive head scratching, student report of a “crawling” feeling, or observation of suspected lice and/or eggs.
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The student will be screened by the health aide, school nurse or secretary in private in the health room.
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Students with live lice will be sent home.
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Parent/guardian should be informed of the findings by phone. Information on head lice and treatment will be provided to the parent/guardian. It is expected that the parent/guardian will treat the child before sending them back to school.
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The student may return to school the next day after treatment. The health aide, school nurse or secretary will determine if a student has been treated based on a parent/guardian report and visual inspection.
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Confidentiality will be maintained. Names of children will not be shared with other students or parents (note: children do tend to share this information with other children).
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The school nurse will assist in follow-up of children with recurrent head lice cases by providing education and support to families and making a plan for monitoring at intervals at school.
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The principal, school nurse, and other appropriate individuals will establish a plan if the above steps are not effective.
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