Health Services
We invite you to join our efforts to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all District 64 students!
District 64 COVID-19 page with the dashboard, COVID guidelines, and more
Local testing sites for COVID testing
Parent Guidelines on when to keep your child home, how to report illness, and guidelines for return to school
Visit the companion District 64 web page: Health & Safety Tips, including Coronavirus information, school health announcements, nutrition and fitness, and health promotion.
Health Services
"School Health Services"
Read the Student-Parent Handbook - Chapter 5 for complete information on our department.
Health Contacts
District:
Andrea Zito, R.N.
Facilitator of School Health Services & Certified School Nurse
847-318-5439
Schools:
- Carpenter School - Laura Daehler, RN and Grace Chan, RN 847-318-4371
- Field School - Julie Rudd, RN 847-318-4386
- Franklin School - Queta Karstens, RN 847-318-4391
- Jefferson School - Kelly Defelice, RN 847-318-5441
- Roosevelt School - Bernadette Hoffman, RN 847-318-4236
- Washington School - Denise Tully, RN 847-318-4361
- Emerson Middle School - Julie Niemiec, RN, PEL-CSN 847-318-8115
- Lincoln Middle School - Rachel Ossmo, RN 847-318-4219
These illnesses can seem very similar and it an be difficult to know the difference. Consider this chart as a guide to help identify what symptoms may pertain to what illnesses.
Fall 2022 Illness Parent Letter: Information regarding illness and RSV
Group A Strep Parent Letter: 2/28/23 - Information regarding Group A Strep infections and health office reminders
Health Forms for Registration
Immunization Guide for all grades PreK-12 (PDF of chart)
See Health and Safety Tips for informational resources about Childhood Immunizations.
Health Forms should now be uploaded into Powerschool!
When in Powerschool, choose your student's name at the top, on the left hand side click on forms, under general forms, you will see Health Office Document Submission. Click on this and you can attach any required health forms for your child (physical, vision, dental forms, allergy plans, asthma plans, seizure plans, etc.). Check the box to choose which type(s) of forms you are uploading and please make sure that the name of the file you're uploading includes your student's name and what type of form is being uploaded (ex. Suziephysicalform23, Suzievisionform23, Suziedentalform23, etc.).
Health Requirements for Kindergarten in 2023-24
- Welcome letter for KINDERGARTEN from District Nurse
- IL Dept. of Human Services Certificate of Child Health Examination (due by October 15 - must be dated after 8/23/2022).
- State of Illinois Eye Examination Report (due by October 15 - must be dated after 8/23/2022) or Waiver of Eye Examination Requirement Form
- IL Dept. of Public Health School Dental Examination Form (due by May 15 - must be dated after 11/15/2022) or Waiver of Dental Requirement Form
- Local medical and dental resources
Health Requirements for New Students in 2023-24
- Welcome letter for NEW STUDENTS from District Nurse
- IL Dept. of Human Services Certificate of Child Health Examination (due by October 15 or 30 days from enrollment - must be dated after 8/23/2022) if new to Illinois.
- State of Illinois Eye Examination Report (New Students Entering an IL school for the first time only - due by October 15 or 30 days from enrollment - must be dated after 8/23/2022) or Waiver of Eye Examination Requirement Form
- IL Dept. of Public Health School Dental Examination Form (for students in K, 2, or 6 only, due by May 15 - must be dated after 11/15/2022) or Waiver of Dental Requirement Form
- Local medical and dental resources
Health Requirements for Second Grade in 2023-24
- IL Dept. of Public Health School Dental Examination Form (due by May 15- must be dated after 11/15/2022) or Waiver of Dental Requirement Form
Health Requirements for Entering Sixth Grade in 2023-24
- Letter to Current 5th Grade Parents from District Nurse
- IL Dept. of Human Services Certificate of Child Health Examination (due by October 15 - must be dated after 8/23/2022).
- IL Dept. of Public Health School Dental Examination Form (due by May 15 - must be dated after 11/15/2022) or Waiver of Dental Requirement Form
- Local medical and dental resources list
- Middle School Interscholastic Athletic Physical/Permission Packet (due by start of the school year or before tryouts for the specific activity, cannot be more than 395 days old)
Health Requirements for Early Childhood Preschool and Speech Therapy Programs in 2023-24
- Letter to Parents of Early Childhood Preschool and Speech Program Students
- IL Dept. of Human Services Certificate of Child Health Examination (due by October 15 or 30 days from enrollment)
- Local medical and dental resources
Other Health Forms
- Illinois Department of Public Health Eye Examination Report Form (if referred by school screening program)
- Medication Authorization Form - must be filled out by healthcare provider and parent for each medication to be administered at school
- Lead Risk Assessment Questionnaire (for students 6 months-6 years old- should be administered by your pediatrician during physical examination)
- Action Plans - must be filled out by healthcare provider and signed by parent
- Diabetes Forms
- Camp Duncan
- Concussions
For information about emergency medication to treat allergic reactions at school, please refer to Chapter 5 of the Student/Parent Handbook.
For development of Individual Healthcare Plans or discuss other medical concerns, please contact your school health office.
Required Reports
As required by Section 27-8.1 of the Illinois School Code, view the annual (2022-23) District Immunization Summary for Park Ridge CCSD 64 from the Illinois State Board of Education.
This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software.