Hello All!

My name is Samantha Conrad. I am the School Nurse at Blacklick Valley School District. Below are some resources you may find useful. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me via email or phone.

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/school/Pages/Mandated-School-Health-Programs.aspx

Above is a link that reviews mandated health screenings such as height, weight, vision, and hearing. It also has a link to print out private physician physical forms.

**Physicals should be turned into the school on entry/Kindergarten, 6th grade, 11th grade.

**They must be done within one year prior to entry into the required grades.

**If there are difficulties (financial, finding a pediatrician, etc.) with getting a physical done or referrals for vision or hearing, please reach out to the nursing office.

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/school/Pages/Dental-Health.aspx

Above is a link that reviews dental health and has a form to be filled out if the student sees a private dentist.

Students are mandated to see a dentist on entry/Kindergarten, 3rd, and 7th grade.

Important dates: May 8-9, 2023 the MOBILE DENTIST is coming to the Elementary (HS students will be bussed to the elementary to be seen). Permission forms will be sent home closer to date.

https://mobiledentists.com/

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/School%20Health/SIR8.pdf

Above is a link of required immunizations for school aged children. If there is any difficulty regarding immunizations such as scheduling or cost, please contact the nurse.

If any form of exemption, please contact the nurse's office for documentation to sign.

***Copy of immunizations and or exemption form must be turned in by the first day of school.

Covid Resources

For anyone who is struggling with anxiety or other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency:
The toll-free, round-the-clock support line is officially operational. The number to call is 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600

*** PLEASE UPDATE ME WITH ANY NEWLY DIAGNOSED CASES OF CORNAVIRUS, ILLNESSES, MEDICATION CHANGES,HOSPITALIZATIONS,  OR SUGERIES YOUR CHILD HAS HAD***

Many other resources also remain available to Pennsylvanians in need of support, including:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders): 1-800-662-4357
Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Helpline – 1-888-772-7227
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 1-800-799-7233

With the cold weather comes infestations of unwanted pests, please see the links below on how to protect your family and our school community:

Lice Facts

Bed Bug Facts

Tick Facts

Flea Facts 

Please do not hesitate to have your children inspected by me for any bites, spots, or "dandruff" you may find suspicious. I am here M-F, 7:30am-3pm, for you and your families. 

Samantha Conrad

BVSD School Nurse

High School 814-749-9211 ext 212 

Elementary School 814-749-9211 ext 403 

samantha.conrad@bvvikings.org