Health Services Department (HSD)
Health Office Teams Contact Information
| School | Health Services Contact Information |
| Marya Yates Elementary School | Michelle Myles, DNP, RN, CNE, LSSGB |
| School Nurse | |
| Office Phone: 708.720.9430 | |
| Email Address: [email protected] | |
| Chantal Clark | |
| Health Clerk | |
| Office Phone: 708.720.9482 | |
| Email Address: [email protected] | |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Ebony Robertson, RN |
| School Nurse | |
| Office Phone: 708.720.9516 | |
| Email Address: [email protected] | |
| Delores Thompson | |
| Health Clerk | |
| Office Phone: 708.720.7424 | |
| Email Address: [email protected] | |
| Sieden Prairie Elementary School | DeJuana Hussey |
| School Nurse | |
| Office Phone: 708.720.9297 | |
| Email Address: [email protected] | |
| Woodgate Elementary School | Vincent Gilbert, RN |
| School Nurse | |
| Office Phone: 708.720.9783 | |
| Email Address: [email protected] | |
| Kenyetta Fisher | |
| Health Clerk | |
| Office Phone: 708.720. 9783 | |
| Email Address: [email protected] | |
| Colin Powell Middle School | Nekeia Wilson |
| School Nurse | |
| Office Phone: 708.720.9796 | |
| Email Address: [email protected] | |
| Helena Johnson | |
| Health Clerk | |
| Office Phone: 708. 720. 6625 | |
| Email Address: [email protected] |
Health Services Guidelines for School Attendance
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Please keep your child home in any of the following cases*:
More serious health concerns should also be reported to the school nurse; in some cases, medical clearance from the child’s pediatrician will be necessary to readmit a child to school. The school nurse will assess illnesses that occur during the school day. Parents will be notified and informed whether or not the child needs to be picked up from school. When you notify the school of an absence, please specifically state the medical reason associated with the absence. If your child is absent for three or more consecutive days, the school nurse may request a doctor’s note verifying return-to-school clearance. If you have any questions please contact your child's health services office. *This is not an exhaustive list of legitimate absences for medical reasons.
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Caring for Your Child While at School
School Physical Reminder
The school code of Illinois requires that each student entering school for the first time (kindergarten) and students entering sixth grade along with transfer students must submit evidence of a physical examination done by a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse or examining physician assistant and a complete record of immunizations.
The physical examination must be dated within one (1) year prior to the first day of school and must be completed on the State of Illinois Department of Human Services Certificate of Child Health Examination. Medical and Religious objections to any physical examination or immunization must be submitted in writing and must contain required information. The physical form and record of immunizations are due at the time of registration or prior to starting school.
Students enrolling at the beginning of the school year who do not meet these requirements will be excluded from school attendance per district policy.
State Mandated Health Requirements
Additional Forms and Resources
Medication Guidelines
| Elementary School District 159 nurses or trained school personnel will administer both over-the-counter and prescription medications to students at the schools only upon receipt of a completed Medication Administration Consent Form. The following guidelines for administering any medications to students have been established: |
| The Medication Authorization Form needs to be completed by the prescribing licensed healthcare provider. The form cannot be accepted without the treating healthcare provider’s signature, date, address, and phone number. A parent/guardian's signature, as well as a date and contact information, must be completed. |
| Medication must be brought to the school in a container labeled by the pharmacy or the prescribing healthcare provider. |
| Medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cough drops, homeopathic medications, or other medications not prescribed by the physician will not be permitted or administered at the school. |
| Elementary School District 159 maintains the right to reject the administration of any medication and shall under no circumstances assume liability for any act of omission in carrying out the instruction of any physician. |
| Students who have medication in their possession, whether or not prescribed by a physician, and who have not notified their building principal or nurse are subject to discipline. |
| Asthma inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors are the exception; however, a completed Medication Authorization Form must be on file with the health office, just as with any other form of medication. |
| Acceptance of Medication in the Health Office |
| In order to ensure the safe delivery of medication to Elementary School District 159 health offices, the following procedures have been developed: |
| All medication, including prescription and over-the-counter, shall be labeled in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois State Board of Education’s Recommended Guidelines for Medication Administration in Schools. |
| A completed Medication Authorization/Self Administration Consent Form must be on file in the health office prior to the school’s acceptance of any medication. |
| All parent(s)/guardian(s), or individual(s) designated by the parent(s) are strongly encouraged to bring all medication(s), both prescription and over-the-counter, their student(s) may require during school hours directly to the school health office. |