Health & Wellness
With a remarkable combined total of 279 years of nursing experience and 69 years of school nursing expertise, the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (P-CCS) School Nurses are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of every student.
Why School Nursing Matters
School nursing is essential for:
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Keeping children healthy and safe.
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Supporting their readiness to learn and succeed academically.
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Building a foundation for students to grow into healthy, productive adults.
How We Support Student Health
School nurses provide a wide range of services to ensure students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn:
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Health Education: Teaching students how to manage their own health and wellness.
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Immunization Monitoring: Ensuring compliance with vaccination requirements to maintain a safe school environment.
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Special Healthcare Needs: Supporting students with chronic conditions through care management, medication administration, and health procedures.
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Community Advocacy: Leading school wellness teams, developing health and wellness policies, and addressing public health issues such as air quality and health disparities.
Contact Us
Our school nurses are here to assist you. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email the School Nursing Team at schoolnurses@pccsk12.com
Our Mission:
The mission of P-CCS School Nurses is to proactively address health issues affecting children and to promote optimal learning within the educational environment. School nurses empower students to:
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Take charge of their health and wellness.
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Stay in the classroom by reducing health-related absences.
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Develop lifelong habits that support physical and emotional well-being.
By teaching, treating, counseling, and supporting students, our school nurses play a vital role in enhancing both health outcomes and educational success.
Important Information and Forms
- Concussion Awareness
- Medication Use
- Physical, Hearing, Vision, and Oral Screening
- Head Lice Toolbox
- Immunization Requirements
- Parent Resources
- Reproductive Health
- Wellness Guide
- COVID-19 Toolbox
- Frequently Asked Questions
Concussion Awareness
Medication Use
Physical, Hearing, Vision, and Oral Screening
Head Lice Toolbox
Immunization Requirements
Parent Resources
Reproductive Health
Wellness Guide
COVID-19 Toolbox
Frequently Asked Questions
"You can't educate children if they are not healthy and you can't keep children healthy if they are not educated."
- Jocelyn Elders, Former US Surgeon General