STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

The Houston School District employs two school nurses to provide for the health and physical well-being of students. Services provided by the nursing staff include:

  • Administering laws that protect the health of children attending school

  • Emergency first aid treatment for injury or illness occurring during the school day

  • The administration of medication, pursuant to Board policy

  • Guidance and counseling concerning health problems of students

  • Age-appropriate health education

  • Health screenings

 Each year every student in the district must have an updated health information form which is completed during the student enrollment process. If at any time your student's health information needs updated please contact your school nurse to update your student's health information form. 

Please note: Many times, parents write a note to school officials explaining specific illness and/or injury issues which prevent students from participating in activities. The following concerns require a doctor's order (which may be faxed to the school by the doctor's office): medication taken at school, use of crutches, needing to carry a water bottle for additional fluids, no PE and/or recess (when it is for an extended period of time), extra bathroom breaks.

HELPFUL LINKS

Authorization of Medical Exchange Information

Medication Manual

Permission Form for Medications

Students needing to take medication during school hours will need to have this form completed by a physician and signed by a parent.

Permission Form for Student to Self-Administer Medication

Permission for students to self-administer medications to themselves.  This form is to be signed by a parent.

Asthma History and Needs Assessment

Asthma Action Plan

Food Allergy Assessment Form

Food Allergy Action Plan

Bee or Insect Allergy Form

 NURSE CONTACT INFORMATION

Amy Smith, elementary nurse

asmith@houston.k12.mo.us

417-967-3024 ext. 2240

Karen Smith, middle & high school nurse

ksmith@houston.k12.mo.us

417-967-3024 ext. 2404

Amy Smith

AMY SMITH, ELEMENTARY NURSE

Karen Smith

KAREN SMITH, MS & HS NURSE