OUR MISSION
To foster the growth, development, and educational achievement of all students by promoting health and wellness in a safe supportive environment.
OUR VISION
All students will be healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
Health Procedures – Nursing Department
Registered Nurses with the Rapid City Area Schools provide services throughout the district. Nursing services may include:
- Development of individualized health care plans to meet the needs of students with health concerns and daily medication administration.
- Coordination of health screenings. Screenings may include but not limited to vision, dental, height, weight, body mass index and blood pressure.
- Presentation of health topics and education to the students and staff
- Assessment and monitoring of communicable diseases.
- Enforcement of the state law and district policies regarding student’s immunizations.
Health Forms, Policies, and Immunization Requirements
Recommendations for Temporary Exclusion from School (Sick Day Guidelines)
Elementary Human Growth and Development
Sateera Thompsen
Health Services Nurse Educator
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Aero Amo | SHS School Nurse/Asst. Wrestling Coach | Email Aero |
| Alyssa Downey | Robb/GV School Nurse | Email Alyssa |
| Heather Divan | SMS/SP School Nurse | Email Heather |
| Merissa Gehm | RCAA/WW School Nurse | Email Merissa |
| Julie Hofer | SWMS/MB School Nurse | Email Julie |
| Kelsey Horton | BH/SC School Nurse | Email Kelsey |
| Kerry Leighty | SWMS/CD School Nurse | Email Kerry |
| Kelley Nelson | CHS School Nurse | Email Kelley |
| Amie Rose | GB/HM School Nurse | Email Amie |
| Justina Schmelz | EMS/VV School Nurse | Email Justina |
| Jill Wilgers | WMS/PD School Nurse | Email Jill |
| Judie Amo | MB/Jefferson SPED School Nurse | Email Judie |
| Justice Huntington | EMS/RV School Nurse | Email Justice |
| Ashley Birchem | NMS/KW School Nurse | Email Ashley |
| Christina Garretson | SHS SPED School Nurse | Email Christina |
| Richard B. Pendleton | Lincoln WFD School Nurse | Email Richard |