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)
Amber Tilberg
District Nurse Manager
Sateera Thompsen
Health Services Nurse Educator
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Aero Amo | School Nurse - Stevens | Email Aero |
| Alyssa Downey | School Nurse - Robbinsdale & Grandview | Email Alyssa |
| Heather Divan | School Nurse - South Park & South Middle | Email Heather |
| Merissa Gehm | School Nurse - Rapid City High School | Email Merissa |
| Julie Hofer | School Nurse - NMS and Knollwood | Email Julie |
| Kelsey Horton | School Nurse - Meadowbrook and Canyon Lake | Email Kelsey |
| Terra Larsen | School Nurse - Central | Email Terra |
| Kerry Leighty | School Nurse - Corral Dr & Southwest | Email Kerry |
| Jennifer Oedekoven | School Nurse - Black Hawk & South Canyon | Email Jennifer |
| Richard B. Pendleton | School Nurse - Lincoln | Email Richard |
| Amie Rose | School Nurse - General Beadle and Horace Mann | Email Amie |
| Justina Schmelz | School Nurse - Valley View & East | Email Justina |
| Charissa Shackleton | School Nurse - Wilson & Rapid Valley | Email Charissa |
| Jill Wilgers | School Nurse - Pinedale & West | Email Jill |
| Judie Amo | Critical Care Nurse | Email Judie |