Health Services at CASD
School Health Services are available to all students in the Catasauqua Area School District to ensure their health and well-being during the school day. Nurses are present in each school building and are accessible to provide care, support, and medical attention as needed. Our school nurses are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all students, addressing both everyday health concerns and emergencies.
Growth and Vision screening are completed annually for all students. Additionally, hearing screening is completed in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7 & 11 and for other grades as needed. Scoliosis screening is completed in grade 6 & 7. Parents/Guardians will be informed for all students with results outside the normal limits.
Physical Exams are required for all students in grades K/1, 3, 6 & 11. These exams may be completed by the school doctor who visits annually, or by your primary care provider. For students in 11th grade, a sports physical or copy of the learner’s permit for driving is acceptable.
Dental Exams are required for students in grades K/1, 3, and 7. These required exams may be completed by your family dentist. Alternatively, the district is now partnering with the Miles of Smiles Dental van with LVHN.
- LVHN Miles of Smiles Van: Dental Exams and Treatment are available to students in Kindergarten through 12th grade through this convenient mobile service.
- Please view the linked consent form to register your child. (versiones en español)
- You may also request a printed consent form from your child's school by contacting the school nurse's office.
All students are required to be compliant with immunization requirements on the first day of school. There is only a very brief grace period so please be sure to submit all immunization information to your school nurses as soon as possible.
Details can be found in your child’s Parent/Student Handbook or on the PA Division of Immunization website.
Medications:
Students are not permitted to carry medications with them with the exception of inhalers, epinephrine auto-injectors and insulin pumps. The Medication Authorization form - signed by the primary care provider and the parent/guardian - is required for the distribution of all medications during the school day. All medication paperwork must be kept on file in the school nurse’s office and renewed annually.
No medication will be distributed without the appropriate paperwork on file. Please see the Medication Authorization form, your school’s Student/Parent Handbook and Medication Policy for more details.
Please review and update your child’s Health Information and Emergency Contacts on PowerSchool at least once a year. Keeping this information current is essential to ensure we can reach you promptly in case of an emergency. If you need to add more contacts than the system allows, please reach out to your child’s school nurse directly for assistance.