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

Please be advised that at the upcoming Flu Clinic scheduled for Metcalf Elementary School on October 9, we will not be able to provide the Adult Flu vaccine for individuals aged 19–64.

However, we will have the following vaccines available at this clinic:

  • Child Flu Vaccine (ages 3–18)

  • FluMist (nasal spray option for eligible children)

  • Senior Flu Vaccine (ages 65 and older)

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure everyone has an opportunity to be vaccinated.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Warm regards,
The Wellness Company

 

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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