The PES School Nurse is a Registered Nurse, licensed by the State of New Hampshire, who advocates for children s health within the educational setting. The goal of the health office is to advance the well-being and academic success of our students, and to help prepare them for a productive and healthy future.
Healthy students are more able to be successful.
The health office encourages students to develop healthy eating habits, get sufficient sleep, see the dentist regularly, practice good hygiene and wear appropriate clothing for our varying weather. The School Nurse conducts routine height, weight, vision and hearing screenings, monitors communicable disease, and attends to illnesses and injuries that occur at school. In addition, she provides students, staff and parents with relevant health and safety education. Growth and Development classes are provided for Fourth grade students. Parents are welcome to call or visit the Health Office anytime with information or questions about their children s health.