HEALTHY KIDS LEARN BETTER
Newburyport School Nurses
 
 

School Health Services & Your Child

Newburyport Public School Department provides the following health services to promote student wellness and reduce health barriers that may influence a student's educational program:

  • Implementation of health plans for students with specific health needs. If your child has a specific health concern, you are encouraged to contact the school nurse. A plan will be developed for your child to receive the appropriate care with the least possible disruption to the educational program.
  • Collaboration with parents, school staff and community health agencies.
  • Health assessments, including health and developmental history, screenings and evaluations related to growth, vision, hearing and scoliosis.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of communicable and public health issues.
  • Implementation of state health and immunization laws.
The school nurses are always available to answer questions and address parents' concerns.