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)

 

School Nurse Contacts
Name Title Email
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