Health & Wellness

Health and Wellness

     West Muskingum's School Nurse/Building Health Assistant provides medical care to students in our schools every day. For simple bruises and bellyaches, they may provide minor treatment and determine whether students can return to class. They also work with families and their doctors to provide maintenance care for serious conditions, such as diabetes, that might otherwise prevent some children from attending school.

Medications
     In the event that your child needs any medications during the school day, be it prescription or non-prescription, a form from the school needs to be completed by the parent and the physician and returned to the office along with the medication in the original prescription bottle. Be sure your child's medical paperwork is current.

MEDICAL FORMS
Asthma Medication Form
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Form
Epi-Pen Form
Food Allergy/Substitution Request
Individualized Seizure Action Plan
Non-prescribed Medication Form
Prescribed Medication Form
School Immunization Summary

Head Lice
     Please check your child for head lice periodically throughout the school year.  In the event that you find head lice, contact the school office immediately.  Your child must be checked the next morning after being treated and will be re-admitted back to school when he/she is lice and nit free.

Wellness

     West Muskingum's Wellness Policy states we are trying to improve the health and nutrition of our students.  Please encourage your child and your family to exercise, improve food choices, and learn about a healthy lifestyle together.  Send healthy lunches and snacks with your child to school like fresh fruit, whole grain breads, low-fat milk, 100% juice, and avoid high fat and concentrated sources of sugar like regular soda.
     CLICK HERE for the Fiscal Year 2027 Student Wellness & Success Plan.