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Our nurses are registered professional school nurses who are also licensed as educators by the Department of Education.

As key members of the educational team, nurses:

  • Evaluate and manage student health needs

  • Monitor and administer medications and medical procedures

  • Provide first aid and emergency care

  • Support students and families with accessing primary medical care and health insurance

School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. 

Newburyport Public School nurses are here to serve as liaisons between home and school and as a health resource for you and your child. 

group of middle school children playing outside in winter

NPS nurses look forward to getting to know your children!

Please call your child’s nurse if your child has:

  • New medications or change in current medication

  • A new diagnosis or change in health status (including any serious illness, injury or hospitalization)

  • Changes within the family that may impact the student while in school

Contact Us

Katie Bartolini, RN BSN NCSN
Director of Health Services
Newburyport Public Schools
(978) 465-4435 ext. 3127
 

Bresnahan School

Valerie Natoli
(978) 465-4435 x3939
eFax (978) 517-5886
Michelle Thivierge
(978) 465-4431 x3339
eFax (978) 517-5886
 

Molin School

Michelle Rybicki
(978) 463-8212 x2495
eFax (978) 517-5799
 

Nock Middle School

Claudia Small
(978) 465-4447 x2695
eFax (978) 517-5799
 

Newburyport High School

Angela Casella
(978) 465-4440 x5012
eFax (978) 517-5949
Bridget Sheehan
(978) 465-4440 x1151
eFax (978) 517-5949

Health Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has published new guidelines for respiratory illnesses, including flu, RSV, and COVID. This new guidance focuses on staying home when you are sick, preventing the spread of illness, and not returning to work/school/activities until your symptoms have improved, and you are fever free without the aid of medication such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.

MDPH Respiratory Illness Guidance

Preventative activities such as hand-washing, covering your cough, vaccinations, wearing a mask, and staying home when you are sick continue to be our most valuable tools in preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses.