School Nursing and Health Awareness Month Newsletter Template

School nurses serve as the first-line healthcare for hundreds of students every day. National School Nurse Day in May and broader school health awareness periods are good moments to recognize that work and give families the health information they need heading into the warmer months.

Template: National School Nurse Day recognition newsletter

Subject: National School Nurse Day: Thank You, [Nurse Name]

Dear [School Name] Families,

This week is National School Nurse Day, and we are grateful to have [nurse name] as part of our team at [school name].

[Nurse name] joined [school name] in [year] and has [brief relevant background: nursing specialty, previous experience, or something they enjoy about working with this school community]. [One or two sentences in the nurse's own voice if they are comfortable contributing.]

What the school nurse does: Every day, [nurse name] manages student health concerns, administers prescribed medications, supports students with chronic health conditions, responds to injuries and illnesses, conducts vision and hearing screenings, and maintains student health records. The health office is often the first place a student goes when they are not feeling well at school.

If your child has a health need, chronic condition, or prescription medication that needs to be administered during school hours, contact [nurse name] at [contact] to make arrangements.

Spring health reminders

May brings several health considerations for families:

• Allergy season: If your child has seasonal allergies and may need medication during the school day, please provide updated authorization from your child's healthcare provider.
• Outdoor activities: With more time outdoors for PE and recess, please make sure your child has sunscreen applied before school. For longer outdoor events, families may send a reapplication stick in their child's backpack.
• Hydration: Warmer weather means students need more water. All students are welcome to bring a water bottle to school.
• Year-end immunizations: If your child's immunizations are not up to date, they may need updates before next school year. Check your child's records now to avoid last-minute scheduling.

Mental health and the health office

The health office is also a space where students come when they are struggling emotionally. If you notice changes in your child's mood, sleep, appetite, or interest in school, please reach out to [nurse name] or [school counselor name] early. Early support is far more effective than waiting until a problem is significant.