Building a Foundation of Excellence

Health & School Nurse

The school health program is designed to promote student wellness so each child can obtain maximum benefit from their educational experience. School health personnel provide screenings, assessment, first-aid, referrals, follow-up, and other services to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all children.

Each school is staffed with school health personnel on a daily basis. Certified school nurses and health aides work in collaboration with parents, students and educators in supporting a healthy environment that is conducive to learning.

Hours & Staff

High School
Phone: 412-571-6047
Hours: M-F; 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Ms. Fritz: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday PM and Friday

Ms. Snell: Tuesday and Thursday AM

Middle School
Phone: 412-571-6073
Hours: M-F; 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Ms. Snell: Wednesday and Friday

Ms. Brandy: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday AM

Aiken Elementary
Phone: 412-921-9166
Hours: M-F; 8:00 AM - 3:30 P

Ms. Brandy: Friday

Ms. Snell: Monday

Dormont Elementary
Phone: 412-571-6150
Hours: M-F; 7:50 AM - 3:20 PM

Ms. Eckman: Thursday

Ms. Hardy: Tuesday, Wednesday

Myrtle Elementary
Phone: 412-571-6136
Hours: M-F; 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM

Ms. Eckman: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Ms. Hardy: Thursday, Friday

Physical & Dental Examinations

Physical examinations are required of all students entering Kindergarten or first grade, in sixth grade and in eleventh grade. These grades were chosen because they represent critical periods of growth and development in a student's life.

Dental examinations are required of all students entering Kindergarten or first grade, in third grade and in seventh grade.

We recommend that physical and dental examinations be done by your family health care provider or dentist, since he/she knows your student and your student's health history.

The Physical Exam Form should be returned to the school nurse and must be dated within one year of the beginning of school. Dental Examination forms should be completed and returned to the school nurse by the beginning of the school year.

If a private doctor or dentist is unavailable, the school offers physical examinations during the school year. A notice will be sent home with the pertinent information.

Emergency Card

This is parent/guardian daytime emergency/immediate contact for a sick or injured child. This is not associated with the parent emergency notication system.

Often parents will have changes in work numbers, cell phone numbers, emergency contacts, etc. Valuable time is frequently spent by school nurses or office staff trying to locate a parent for a sick or injured child.

Contact both the secretary and the school nurse of your child's building for any changes to your child's phone, address, and parent or guardian information.

Keystone Oaks High School

Kathy Snape: 412-571-6039

Health Office: 412-571-6047

Keystone Oaks Middle School

Marsha Herrle: 412-571-6148

Health Office: 412-571-6073

Fred L. Aiken Elementary School

Paula Kaufmann: 412-921-5230

Health Office: 412-571-5236

Dormont Elementary School

Judy Wareham: 412-571-6125

Health Office: 412-571-6150

Myrtle Avenue Elementary

Sheila Humlan: 412-571-6135

Health Office: 412-571-6072

Staff

Elizabeth Brandy R.N., C.S.N, MSEd

Certified School Nurse

[email protected]

Kelly Eckman R.N.

Health Paraprofessional

[email protected]

Judi Fritz R.N., M.Ed

Certified School Nurse

[email protected]

Donda Snell R.N.

Health Paraprofessional

[email protected]

Heather Hardy, R.N., M.Ed

Certified School Nurse

[email protected]

Resources

Children's Nutrition Research Center

PA Children's Health Insurance Program

Center for Disease Control & Prevention

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

PA Department of Health

Allegheny County Health Department