Student Services

Health Information

School Health Information

Health services are provided by our school nurse and other trained personnel during normal school hours, which do not include athletics, after-school activities, or trips. After normal school hours, the emergency response is to call 911.

If your child has a medical concern such as significant allergies, asthma, diabetes, or seizures, please call our school nurse. We want your child to be safe and healthy at school. Our school nurse will work with you to develop a health care plan and will inform staff of your child’s needs. Please complete an updated Health History Form at the beginning of each school year and whenever changes occur.

Robin Smith, RN, BSN

The Vanguard School Nurse

(719) 471-1999 x141
[email protected]

What Families Should Know

Illness and Communicable Disease

If your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease, please call the office or the school nurse. Students who have symptoms of illness should not attend school.

First Aid

Only basic first aid is provided at school. Parents are notified if a child sustains a significant injury so the student can be observed closely at home. Staff call 911 for any potentially serious or life-threatening illness or injury.

Medications

Medications can be given at school following state guidelines and district policy. Written parental permission and physician written authorization are required for any medication, including over-the-counter. All medication must be in its original container.

Self-Carry Medications

If your child needs to self-carry emergency medications, contact the school nurse. The student must demonstrate appropriate maturity, knowledge, and responsibility, and a contract signed by student, parent, and nurse is required.

Immunizations

Send a copy of any new immunization record to the school office. State law requires schools to maintain records and to exclude students with incomplete records unless in process. Personal or religious exemptions may be filed. Vanguard participates in the Colorado Immunization Information System.

Vision and Hearing Screenings

Screenings are done yearly for grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9, and for all students new to the district. Parents may request a screening at any time, or opt out by notifying the school nurse in writing at the start of the year.

Immunization Information

Colorado law requires all students attending Colorado schools and licensed child cares to be vaccinated against certain diseases unless a medical or non-medical exemption is filed. For more about vaccine requirements and resources, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Concussion and Head Injury (TBI)

If your child has been diagnosed with a concussion, the resources below explain what to expect and how to support a safe return to learning and activity.

Questions About Your Child's Health at School?

Contact our school nurse, Robin Smith, at (719) 471-1999 x141.
Email the School Nurse