Our School Health Plan

At Oak Hill School, your child’s health and well-being come first. We believe children learn best when they feel safe, healthy, and cared for — and we partner with families to make that possible every day.

Health Records & Immunizations

  • Up-to-date immunizations and health forms according to NYS are required for enrollment.
  • New students and students entering grades K, 1, 3, 5, and 7 are required to have a health appraisal or physical provided to the school within 30 days of starting.
  • Please share any new medical information with us each year.

When to Stay Home

  • Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher
  • Vomiting or diarrhea in the past 24 hours
  • A contagious illness (strep throat, pink eye, flu, COVID-19, etc.)
  • Unidentified rash
  • Persistent, uncontrollable cough
  • Large amounts of mucous from nose
  • Severe ear pain or fluid coming from ear
  • Severe headache

Children should be symptom-free (without medicine) for 24 hours before returning to school.

Medications at School

  • Medications must not be expired and come in the original labeled container.
  • A doctor’s note is required to administer medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, during school hours by trained staff.
  • Our staff keeps a careful log of all medications given.

Allergies & Health Conditions

  • Please notify us right away about allergies, asthma, diabetes, or other health needs.
  • We’ll create a personalized care plan with your family and doctor – food allergy care plan and asthma care plan
  • Emergency medications (like inhalers or EpiPens) must be provided and kept at school.

Healthy Habits & Clean Air

  • Healthy snacks and lunches are encouraged (save candy and sodas for home).
  • Fresh drinking water is always available.
  • Handwashing is built into the daily routine.
  • Classrooms are equipped with MERV-13 air filtration systems for clean, healthy air.

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

  • All staff are trained in CPR, first aid, and emergency response.
  • We practice fire drills and lockdown drills regularly so students know what to do.
  • Parents are contacted right away if their child is sick, injured, or in an emergency situation.

Emotional Well-Being

  • We nurture a school culture of kindness, respect, and inclusion.
  • Teachers and staff watch for signs of stress, anxiety, or bullying.
  • Families are kept informed if extra support could benefit their child.

Working Together

  • Keep us updated on your child’s health needs.
  • Reach out anytime with questions — our door is always open.

✨ Together, we can help your child thrive in a healthy, happy learning environment!

‍⚕️ School Nurse Contact Information

Kaleigh Verra BSN, RN

Phone: 518-399-5048

Email: [email protected]

Updated 9/25