Junior High Health Office

401-397-6893

Jaqueline Casavant, School Nurse Teacher, BSN -
jacqueline_casavant@ewg.k12.ri.us

Patricia Bennard, LPN - patricia_bennard@ewg.k12.ri.us

Christina Rosato, District Health Clerk -
christina_rosato@ewg.k12.ri.us

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Sick Student?  Here are some guidelines on when to stay home and when to return.

Stay Home

A student should stay home from school if they:

  • Are actively vomiting

  • Have a temperature greater than 100.4⁰F

  • Have an unexplained rash

  • Have frequent diarrhea

  • Have severe, persistent pain anywhere

  • Have cold symptoms severe enough to impact learning/participation 

  • Have been diagnosed with a specific condition requiring exclusion

Return to School

A student may return to school post- illness when:

  • fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for 24 hours

  • free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours

  • illness/injury related symptoms have resolved enough for school participation

Upcoming Events:

A community-wide FREE vaccination clinic held on 10/9/25 AND 11/5/25 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Metcalf Elementary School cafeteria. Information on how to register for the clinic.

Here’s some important information about the FREE flu vaccine clinic:

  • Register online at schoolflu.com to schedule an appointment.

  • Online registration is strongly recommended to ensure enough vaccine is available for all who attend this

    event.

  • Walk-ins will be limited on a first come, first served basis when resources are available.

  • Insurance information will be collected. However, people without insurance may also get vaccinated.

  • The vaccine is FREE with no out-of-pocket costs for anyone.

  • The flu is a serious, highly contagious, and sometimes deadly disease. Catching the flu usually results in missing

    days of work and school. You might even have to spend time in the hospital.

  • Don’t take the risk — the flu

    vaccine is your best protection against the flu and severe illness.

  • For more information, visit health.ri.gov/flu, or call the Rhode Island Department of Health Info Line at

    401-222- 5960 / Relay 711.

Junior High School Health Requirements

Requirements for students entering 7th grade

  • 1 dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine 

  • 1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV4) vaccine 

  • 1 dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine  

  • An up to date physical (dated within the last 12 months)

Requirements for students entering 8th grade

  • 2nd dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine

Junior High School Screenings

7th Grade: Vision and Scoliosis

8th Grade: Scoliosis 

  • Vision screenings are performed each semester by the school nurse.

  • Scoliosis screenings occur throughout the year.  Students will be informed of the process and screened in a private area of the clinic.

  • Students are exempt from scoliosis screenings by having an up to date physical on file.

 

Exeter West Greenwich Junior School Health Office Phone: 401-397-6839 Fax: 401- 397-2479