Nurse's Corner
The school nurse is your go-to contact for your child’s healthcare needs while in the school setting. In addition to mandated screenings of vision, hearing, and height/weight, school nurses administer medications, monitor students with chronic health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, administer first aid, train school staff on a variety of health issues, and collaborate with teachers, administration, and physicians regarding student health concerns. 

Sickness Policy:

• Monroe Township Public School District adheres to requirements set by the NJ Department of Health.
• As general guidelines, keep your child home if:
• They have a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit within the past 24 hours
• They have had episodes of vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
• They are not well enough to participate in class

What if they're feeling better but still have a runny nose?

If your child has been ill and is feeling better, but still wakes up with minor problems such as a runny nose or mild cough, you can send them to school if none of the three circumstances listed above are present. Please make sure that the school has a phone number where you can be reached during the day if symptoms that are more serious develop, and they need to return home.