In keeping with the division goal of optimal physical and mental health for all students, the primary purpose of school health services is to facilitate and promote optimal learning for students.
For answers to our most common questions, please visit our Health Services FAQ page.
Health Services Goals for Promoting Student Success
- To promote early identification and remediation of health problems and needs of students
- To assist students in assuming responsibility for their own health and to develop healthful attitudes and practices
- To provide health education and counseling for students, school personnel, and parents
- To provide health services and first aid for students and staff
- To promote environmental safety and awareness of hazards
- To maintain a liaison with healthcare providers and community health programs/agencies
- To protect the health of students and staff by preventing the outbreak and spread of communicable diseases through enforcement of health laws and school policies
- To promote school health services as part of the educational process
Nutrition Requirements
You will find the nutritional, carbohydrate counts, and allergen information of foods served at breakfast and lunch on our Menus website.
Please visit the Virginia Department of Education School Health Office website for parent information on eating disorders within the school setting.
Immunization Requirements
We require students to adhere to the Code of Virginia immunization requirements.
School Health Advisory Board
What is the School Health Advisory Board?
The School Health Advisory Board (SHAB) assists Hanover County Public Schools with the development of health policy and the evaluation of school health status. It advises the school board on issues that involve health and physical education, school environment, health services, and food services.
Who is on SHAB?
SHAB members represent teachers, students, school administrators, and the Hanover community, including health professionals and parents.
Contact
HCPS has a licensed professional nurse in all our elementary and secondary schools to coordinate the health needs of our students.
- Meagan Forster, RN, Anisha Fowler, Clinic Assistant, Atlee High School - (804) 723-2120
- Allison Combee, RN, Battlefield Park Elementary School - (804) 723-3601
- Brandy Hall, RN, Beaverdam Elementary School - (804) 449-6373
- Shannon O'Connor, RN, Anisha Fowler, Clinic Assistant, Chickahominy Middle School - (804) 723-2190
- Amber Allen, RN, Cold Harbor Elementary School - (804) 723-3624
- Megan Allen, RN, Melissa Powell, Clinic Assistant, Cool Spring Elementary School - (804) 723-3563
- Karen Demyanovich, RN, Elmont Elementary School - (804) 365-8102
- Janet Spiller, RN, THCTT/The Georgetown School - (804) 723-2020
- Jennie Miller, RN, Eda Dorosky, Clinic Assistant, Hanover High School - (804) 723-3735
- Meredith Holden, RN, Henry Clay Elementary School - (804) 365-8123
- Jana Howell, RN, John M. Gandy Elementary School - (804) 365-4644
- Teresa Nelson, RN, Melissa Powell, Clinic Assistant , Kersey Creek Elementary School - (804) 723-3444
- Michele Martin, RN, Laurel Meadow Elementary School - (804) 723-2040
- Christie Peace, RN, Don Reamer, Clinic Assistant, Mechanicsville High School - (804) 723-2205
- Terri Park, RN, Shelly Burke, Clinic Assistant, Liberty Middle School - (804) 365-8078
- Kelley Herrmann, RN, Mechanicsville Elementary School - (804) 723-3644
- Patricia Thompson, RN, Eda Dorosky, Clinic Assistant, Oak Knoll Middle School - (804) 365-4770
- Jennifer Perkins, RN, Shelly Burke, Clinic Assistant, Patrick Henry High School - (804) 365-8015
- Heather Maxey, RN, Pearson’s Corner Elementary School - (804) 559-5536
- Brandy Meanley, RN, Pole Green Elementary School - (804) 365-4704
- Sara Regan, RN, Rural Point Elementary School - (804) 723-3582
- Mary Helen Crowder, RN, South Anna Elementary School - (804) 749-4222
- Amy Colgin, Clinic Assistant, Bell Creek Middle School - (804) 723-2278
- Jennifer Neidlinger, RN, Bell Creek Middle School - (804) 723-2278
- Tracey Amos, RN, Washington-Henry Elementary School - (804) 723-2303
- Nicole Collins, Clinic Assistant, Mechanicsville Elementary, Cold Harbor Elementary, and Battlefield Park Elementary.
Forms
The following forms may be picked up from the school clinic or requested from the school nurse.
- Diabetes Medical Management Plan
- Memorandum of Understanding for Private Duty Nurse
- Release of Medical Information
- Medically Fragile Health Services Plan
- Medical Procedure Order Form