HWMS School Nurse Page
IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ: EXCLUSION DATE OCT. 16, 2024 Please have your child's immunization records completed and turned into the health room prior to Oct. 16, 2024 to avoid your child being excluded from school. All children that are not compliant will be sent home and will not be able to return to school until immunizations are up to date and provided to the health room. You can fax the records to 316-554-2377 or email to [email protected] Please make sure your contact information in PowerSchool is up to date and accurate in case we need to contact you about child throughout the school year. 
Hello, I'm Crystal Weldin and the School Nurse here at Haysville West Middle School. My nursing career started in 2020, previously to becoming a nurse I enjoyed raising my kids and while also working as a corporate flight attendant. I am married with 4 kids, who attend or have graduated from Haysville Schools. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. You can find me in the stands at many sporting events supporting our Gorillas and Colts. I am excited to be your kids' school nurse at HW this school year! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. You can reach me Monday through Friday, 7:05-3:05 at 316-554-2370 or you can email me at [email protected]. Our fax number is 316-554-2377.
Hello, I'm Kalinda Joseph, your HWMS Health Aide. I have worked in with the USD 261 school district for over 8 years. I'm married with three boys, two cats, a hamster and too many fish to count. In my free time I enjoy learning and practicing different forms of crafting, including card-making, stamping and crochet. I'm Nurse Crystal's "right hand gal" in the health room and look forward to working with you and your students during the school year. You can reach me at [email protected] or 316-554-2370.Illness Guidelines:
It is recommended that children with the following symptoms stay home for 24 hours until symptoms are resolved. Children should be fever-free for 24 hours WITHOUT fever-reducing medication. Please see exclusion policy below.
- fever at or above 100.4F
- diarrhea (2 or more loose watery stools)
- vomiting
If your child has been diagnosed with a communicable disease, please call the health room at 316-554-2370 so we can give you a return to school date as there are certain requirements your child has to meet before they can return.
Strep Testing:
If your child meets the criteria to be strep tested at school and you would like for them to be tested, please fill out the consent form below.
If your child meets the criteria to be strep tested at school and you would like for them to be tested, please fill out the consent form below.
Immunizations:
Please have a copy of your student's immunizations turned in prior to the school year. If proof of immunizations are not received by exclusion day, Oct. 16, 2024, your child will not be able to attend until those are turned in. You can send in your student's immunizations via fax is 316-554-2377 or email to [email protected].
Required Immunizations for Kindergarten - 12th Grade:
| Vaccine | Requirement |
| DTaP/DT (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) | 5 doses |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) | 2 doses (required at entry to 7th and 11th grade) |
| IPV (polio) | 4 doses*** |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | 2 doses |
| Varicella (chickenpox) | 2 doses* |
| Hepatitis A | 2 doses |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses |
| Hib (haemophilus influenza type B) | 4 doses** |
| Prevnar (pneumococcal conjugate) | 4 doses** |
| MenACWY (Meningococcal-Serogroup A,C,W,Y) | 1-2 doses (required at entry to 7th grade 11-12 years) ^ |
*Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is not required if child has had chickenpox disease and disease is documented by a physician signature. Without a physician signature, vaccine is required even if you believe child has had chickenpox disease.
**Total doses needed is dependent on vaccine type and age of child when doses were administered.
***Three doses of the polio vaccine is adequate if dose 3 is 6 months after dose 2 and after the age of 4 years.
^If only one dose of Meningococcal (serogroup A, C, W, Y) has been received, and it was before the age of 16, a second dosed is required.
If one dose is received at age 16 or older, no additional doses are required.
| Vaccine | Requirement |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) | 1 dose |
| MenACWY (Meningococcal-Serogroup A,C,W,Y) | 1 dose |
SNAP Health Portal
Haysville Schools has elected to use the SNAP Health Portal to better connect you with your child’s school health and wellness information. This web-based system provides an easy, secure, and green way for you to update and review important school health information and medical documents throughout the year. With 24-hour access over the web, you will be able to:
- Electronically sign and submit all health forms safely over the internet
- Review and update new health information such as vaccinations, health conditions, and screening results throughout the school year
- Receive immediate notifications when there are changes in your child’s health status
- Easily message the school health clinic to expedite communication
OPEN TO ALL USD 261 STAFF & STUDENTS
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CALL
(316)554-2317
HOURS
Monday - Wednesday
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday & Friday
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Screenings in School
Schools are required to provide vision and hearing screenings to students as listed in KS Statute 72-6242 and updated by KS SB 62 (passed in 2022) and KS Statute 72-6229. Dental screenings are offered to students per KS Statute 72-5201.
Vision
Students in the following grade levels, along with students new to the district, will receive a
vision screening:
PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 10
If the student does not pass the screening, parents will be notified with a referral to a vision
specialist. Students can return the completed referral to the school’s health staff.
vision screening:
PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 10
If the student does not pass the screening, parents will be notified with a referral to a vision
specialist. Students can return the completed referral to the school’s health staff.
Hearing
Students in the following grade levels, along with students new to the district, will receive a
hearing screening:
PK, K, 2, 5, 7, 10
If the student does not pass the screening, parents will be notified with a referral to a vision
specialist. Students can return the completed referral to the school’s health staff.
hearing screening:
PK, K, 2, 5, 7, 10
If the student does not pass the screening, parents will be notified with a referral to a vision
specialist. Students can return the completed referral to the school’s health staff.
Dental
All students in elementary and middle schools will be offered a dental screening. Please see the
school’s calendar or the calendar on the health service’s webpage for dates of the screenings.
This screening does not include any cleaning or treatment. Parents will receive a card detailing
any possible dental concerns for the student.
Additionally, permission forms will go out for extended care. Extended care includes cleaning,
fluoride treatment, and sealants. Dental hygienists from Hunter Health will examine the child’s
teeth and treat as needed. Parents will receive a report of the care provided.
school’s calendar or the calendar on the health service’s webpage for dates of the screenings.
This screening does not include any cleaning or treatment. Parents will receive a card detailing
any possible dental concerns for the student.
Additionally, permission forms will go out for extended care. Extended care includes cleaning,
fluoride treatment, and sealants. Dental hygienists from Hunter Health will examine the child’s
teeth and treat as needed. Parents will receive a report of the care provided.
Refusal Forms for Screenings in School