School Nurses — Page 2
Health office newsletters: illness policies, immunizations, mental health, and student wellness communication
When Stomachaches Are Not About Stomachs: Physical Symptoms and Bullying
Frequent visits to the school nurse for stomachaches, headaches, or vague illness are sometimes a sign of bullying or social stress, not physical illness. Here is what school nurses and families should know.
November School Nurse Newsletter: Cold Season and Holiday Health
November school nurse newsletter covering cold and flu prevention, hand hygiene reminders, holiday food allergy tips, and back-to-school illness policy after Thanksgiving break.
School Nutrition Newsletter from the Health Office: What Nurses Can Communicate to Families
How school nurses can write nutrition newsletters that connect healthy eating to academic focus and physical health, and help families support good nutrition at home and at school.
October School Nurse Newsletter: Fall Health Topics for Families
October school nurse newsletter ideas covering flu shots, handwashing, Halloween candy safety, and cold-weather illness prevention. Practical and ready to send.
Physical Examination Requirements Newsletter for School Families
How school nurses can communicate physical examination requirements clearly so families meet deadlines without confusion and students are cleared to participate in school activities.
School Nurse ADHD Medication Newsletter: School Procedures
Send a school nurse ADHD medication newsletter covering controlled substance handling, authorization requirements, dose tracking, summer supply, and what families must submit.
Lice Notification Newsletter: How to Communicate Head Lice Cases to School Families
A guide for school nurses on writing lice notification newsletters that inform families calmly, reduce stigma, and give practical steps for checking and treating at home.
March School Nurse Newsletter: Spring Allergies and End of Flu Season
March school nurse newsletter covering spring allergy season, transitioning from flu to allergy symptoms, vision and hearing screening reminders, and outdoor health tips for families.
May School Nurse Newsletter: End-of-Year Health Tips and Summer Prep
A guide for school nurses writing a May newsletter that covers spring health topics, end-of-year medication pickups, summer health preparation, and allergy season reminders.
Mental Health Awareness Newsletter from the Health Office: A School Nurse Guide
How school nurses can write mental health awareness newsletters that support student wellbeing, connect families to resources, and complement the work of school counselors.
Mental Health Referral Newsletter: How the Health Office Connects Students to Support
How school nurses can write newsletters that explain the mental health referral process, reduce stigma around seeking help, and make it easier for families to access support for their child.
Middle School Health Newsletter: Adolescent Health Communication for Families
How middle school nurses can write health newsletters that address puberty, mental health, sports physicals, and the unique health concerns of 11 to 14-year-old students.
How to Communicate Your School Illness Policy in a Newsletter
A guide for school nurses and health staff on writing clear illness policy newsletters that families actually understand and follow throughout the school year.
Immunization Deadline Newsletter: How to Communicate Vaccine Requirements to School Families
A guide for school nurses on writing immunization deadline newsletters that help families meet requirements on time and understand the consequences of missing deadlines.
January School Nurse Newsletter: Peak Flu Season Health Guidance
January school nurse newsletter covering peak flu and RSV season, illness prevention after holiday break, updated immunization records, and cold weather health tips for families.
July School Nurse Newsletter: Back-to-School Health Prep Starts Now
How school nurses can write a July newsletter that prompts families to schedule physicals, update immunizations, and submit health forms before the back-to-school rush.
June School Nurse Newsletter: Summer Health Reminders Before School Ends
How school nurses can write a June newsletter that wraps up the health year, confirms medication pickup, shares summer safety tips, and prepares families for fall.
School Health Committee Newsletter: Communicating the Work of Your Health Advisory Team
How school nurses and health committee chairs can write newsletters that keep families informed about health committee activities, open participation opportunities, and decisions that affect student wellness.
Health Emergency Drill Newsletter: What Families Should Know About School Health Drills
How school nurses can communicate about health emergency drills so families understand what the school is practicing, why it matters, and how to support students who experience anxiety around drills.
Health Office Newsletter Template: Sections, Format, and Sample Content
A ready-to-use health office newsletter template with section-by-section guidance for school nurses who want a consistent format that works across the school year.
Health Services Newsletter for New Families: Introducing the School Health Office
How school nurses can write a new family health services newsletter that introduces the health office, explains what services are available, and tells families what to submit before the school year begins.
Hearing Screening Newsletter: Communicating School Audiology Screenings to Families
How school nurses can write hearing screening newsletters that prepare families, explain results clearly, and ensure follow-through on referrals for students who need further evaluation.
High School Health Newsletter: Communicating Teen Health to Families
How high school nurses can write health newsletters that address adolescent mental health, college prep requirements, student confidentiality, and real health concerns for 9th through 12th grade.
Elementary School Health Newsletter: Age-Appropriate Health Communication
How school nurses can write elementary health newsletters that address young children's health needs, involve families in wellness education, and communicate clearly with K-5 parents.
School Nurse End-of-Year Health Summary Newsletter: Closing Out the Health Office Year
How school nurses can write an end-of-year health summary newsletter that closes out the year, summarizes what the health office accomplished, and prepares families for summer health maintenance.
February School Nurse Newsletter: Flu Peak, Heart Health, and Hygiene
February school nurse newsletter covering peak flu season, heart health basics for students, Valentine's candy and allergy reminders, hand hygiene, and illness exclusion policy.
Flu Season School Newsletter: What to Send and When to Send It
A guide for school nurses on writing flu season newsletters that inform families, reduce transmission, and keep attendance from collapsing during peak illness months.
Hand Washing and Hygiene Newsletter: What Schools Can Send to Reduce Illness Transmission
A guide for school nurses on writing hand washing and hygiene newsletters that give families practical steps to reduce illness at home and reinforce school hygiene habits.
Head Lice Policy Newsletter: Explaining Your School Policy to Families
How school nurses can communicate the school head lice policy clearly so families understand exclusion criteria, return-to-school standards, and what to do when a case is found.
Communicable Disease Outbreak Newsletter: What Schools Should Communicate During Active Outbreaks
How school nurses can write communicable disease outbreak newsletters that inform families accurately, explain what the school is doing, and give families clear steps to protect their household.
Concussion Protocol Newsletter: How Schools Should Communicate Head Injury Policies to Families
A guide for school nurses on writing concussion protocol newsletters that help families recognize symptoms, understand return-to-learn procedures, and work with the health office after a head injury.
COVID-19 School Communication Newsletter: How to Keep Families Informed
A guide for school nurses on writing COVID-19 communication newsletters that are factual, clear, and help families make informed decisions when cases appear in the building.
December School Nurse Newsletter: Winter Illness and Holiday Health
December school nurse newsletter covering peak flu season, winter illness prevention, holiday party allergen safety, cold weather health tips, and return-from-break illness guidance.
Dental Health Newsletter for Schools: What the Health Office Can Communicate to Families
How school nurses can write dental health newsletters that help families understand oral health's connection to academic performance and take advantage of school dental programs.
AED and Emergency Equipment Newsletter: Communicating School Emergency Readiness to Families
How school nurses can write newsletters that inform families about AED availability, emergency equipment protocols, and the trained staff who are ready to respond to cardiac and medical emergencies.
Allergy Awareness Newsletter: How to Communicate Food and Environmental Allergies to School Families
A guide for school nurses on writing allergy awareness newsletters that inform the whole school community about allergy protocols without exposing individual students.
April School Nurse Newsletter: Spring Allergies and Outdoor Safety
April school nurse newsletter covering peak spring allergy season, tick prevention, sun safety, outdoor recess health tips, and medication authorization updates for spring.
August School Nurse Newsletter: What to Communicate
What school nurses should include in an August newsletter: medication forms, immunization requirements, health screenings, and how to update emergency health records before school starts.
School Nurse Back-to-School Health Newsletter: Everything to Cover in August
A complete guide for school nurses on writing a back-to-school health newsletter that covers immunizations, health plans, illness policies, screenings, and medication requirements before the year begins.
Chronic Condition Management Newsletter: Communicating Asthma, Diabetes, and Epilepsy Protocols
How school nurses can write chronic condition newsletters that keep families informed about health plans, medication protocols, and the school staff who support their child each day.