According To Jocelyn Elders, former Surgeon General, “You can not educate an unhealthy child and you can not keep an uneducated child healthy.” Our health service staff believes there is a strong relationship between academic achievement and health.
Meet the Team:
| W.G. Rice Elementary School |
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Mrs. Amy Auger
RN BSN CEN, RICE Nurse |
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717-258-6484, ext. 3413 |
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Mrs. Sarah Long
LPN, RICE Nurse |
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717-258-6484, ext. 3212 |
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| Iron Forge Elementary School |
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Mrs. Krista Kepler
RN BSN, IFES Nurse |
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717-258-6484, ext. 2405 |
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| Yellow Breeches Middle School |
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Mrs. Leslie Felix
RN, YBMS Nurse |
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717-258-6484, ext. 4005 |
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| Boiling Springs High School |
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Mrs. Amanda Howard
RN BSN, BSHS Nurse |
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717-258-6484, ext. 1046 |
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| Certified School Nurses - provide coverage at Rice, IFES, YBMS, BSHS, YBEC, St. Patrick School, & Carlisle Christian Academy |
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Mrs. Angela Mentzer
RN BSN MEd, Certified School Nurse SMSD |
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717-258-6484, ext. 1015 (BSHS)
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Mrs. Krista Kepler
RN BSN , Certified School Nurse SMSD |
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717-258-6484, ext. 2405 (IFES) |
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School Nurse Fax: 717-674-5997. This is a secure electronic fax only seen by nurses.
Health Services:
• Nursing assessment and treatment
• Emergency care
• Mandated Pennsylvania state screenings (height, weight, BMI, vision, hearing, scoliosis) ADD LINK HERE
• Immunization compliance management
• Medication administration per physician’s orders
• Scheduling and assistance with school-administered dental and physical exams
• Health Counseling
• Referrals to physicians and appropriate agencies
• Services focusing on prevention, early intervention, and strengthening the ability of the students and families to thrive independently