School Nurse Services
Role of the School Nurse
The school nursing team supports the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of students and their success in the learning process. Nursing services include:
- Direct health care to students and staff
- Health services leadership
- Screening and referral for health concerns
- Promoting a healthy school environment
- Health promotion and education
- Leadership for health policies and programs
- Liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers
"You can't educate a child who is not healthy, and you can't keep a child healthy who is not educated."— M. Jocelyn Elders, former U.S. Surgeon General
At Odyssey, nursing support ensures every child can fully engage in learning.
Meet Your Campus Nurse
Your child's school nurse is a key part of the Odyssey community. Each campus has a dedicated nurse available during the school day. Find your campus below and reach out directly with health questions.
Common Health Needs
Information and forms for managing your student's health conditions, allergies, or medication needs during the school day.
Food Allergies and Dietary
If your child has a food allergy, notify the school nurse before the first day of school. A doctor's note and Food Allergy Action Plan (FAAP) are required. Contact your campus nurse for a meeting.
Food Allergy InformationMedication at School
Students who need to take medication during the school day must have medication policies and procedures in place. Forms and guidance are available on the nurse forms page.
Medication FormsHealth Conditions & Illness
Information about managing common health conditions at school, illness guidelines, and when students should stay home is available on the health information page.
Health Conditions Guidelines
Questions About
Your Child's Health?
For health questions or concerns during the school day, reach out to your campus nurse. For non-emergency after-school questions, email your campus nurse directly.