Health Services

MaryAnn Castro, RN
Phone: 914-248-8612
Fax: 914-556-4471

Please enter your child's absence into Dismissal Manager.

Health Services Resources

Health Office Forms

School Entrance & Immunization Requirements

SCHOOL ENTRANCE IMMUNIZATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ALL STUDENTS, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12, MUST HAVE IMMUNIZATION PROOF ON FILE TO ATTEND SCHOOL AND BE IN COMPLIANCE TO ALL STATE MANDATES BEFORE ENTERING. WE ARE ASKING THAT PROOF OF ALL REQUESTED IMMUNIZATIONS BE EMAILED OR FAXED TO YOUR SCHOOL NURSE PRIOR TO AUGUST 15TH FOR PROPER ENTRANCE CLEARANCE.

IMMUNIZATIONS ARE DUE BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. PLEASE SEND IN IMMUNIZATION PROOF PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.

WHERE CAN I GET MY CHILD VACCINATED?

MOST PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS COVER THE COST OF RECOMMENDED VACCINES. CHECK WITH YOUR INSURANCE PROVIDER ON YOUR COVERAGE AND WHERE YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN CAN GET VACCINATED.

FOR FAMILIES WITH NO INSURANCE, CHILD HEALTH PLUS, OR MEDICAID, THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CAN HELP. CALL THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT 914-995-5800 TO FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR VACCINES AT NO CHARGE.

IF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CANNOT GIVE YOU AN APPOINTMENT, ASK FOR THE IMMUNIZATION COORDINATOR. IF THE IMMUNIZATION COORDINATOR IS UNABLE TO ASSIST YOU OR IS NOT REACHABLE, PARENTS/GUARDIANS SHOULD CONTACT THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUREAU OF IMMUNIZATION AT 518-474-1944 OR EMAIL THEM OSAS@HEALTH.STATE.NY.US AND PROVIDE THEIR NAME AND CONTACT INFO. THE NYSDOH WILL FOLLOW UP WITH THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

FAMILIES WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE CAN GET HELP SIGNING UP FOR HEALTH COVERAGE BY CONTACTING A HEALTH DEPARTMENT NAVIGATOR AT (914) 995-6350 OR BY EMAILING HNAV@WESTCHESTERGOV.COM. NAVIGATORS CAN PROVIDE IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS AT 25 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER. SOME AREA HEALTH CENTERS WILL GIVE FREE IMMUNIZATIONS OR CHARGE AN INCOME-BASED FEE SCALE.

PHYSICAL EXAM REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

PHYSICALS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW ENTRANTS IN GRADES K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, AND 11 AND MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF SCHOOL ENTRANCE. FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR, PHYSICALS DATED AFTER 9/1/21 WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE SUBMIT A PHYSICAL TO YOUR SCHOOL NURSE DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER.

PHYSICALS PERFORMED ON OR AFTER 7/1/21 MUST BE ON THE REQUIRED NYS HEALTH EXAMINATION OR EHR EQUIVALENT FORM. PLEASE USE THE NYS REQUIRED HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM OR AN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD EQUIVALENT FORM.

SCSD SCHOOL NURSES HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR CHILD'S ANNUAL EXAM AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD EACH AND EVERY YEAR. THIS ALLOWS YOUR CHILD TO MEET STATE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS, TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL, PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS, FULFILL NECESSARY MANDATED SCREENINGS, AND STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY.

NYS Health Screening Mandates in School

NYS Health Screenings Mandates in School

THE FOLLOWING SCREENINGS ARE REQUIRED:

Vision and Hearing Screenings: Grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 11
Scoliosis Screening: Girls in Grades 5 and 7; Boys in Grade 9
Distance Vision, Near Vision, Color Perception, and Hearing Screenings: All new students transferring into the district.

* A notification will be sent home only if there are any abnormal findings that need medical follow-up.

A dental exam is recommended during state-required physical exams. Further dental information and neighboring health centers, information can be viewed at Westchester.gov

JV & Varsity Sport Information

Somers Central School District Athletic Department

Somers Central School District offers the convenience of online registration through FamilyID (www.familyid.com). FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for sports; helping us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register through FamilyID, the system keeps track of your information in your FamilyID profile. You will enter your demographic information only once for each family member for all sports. You will still be required to update the health information online prior to each season and the Health Office must have a valid physical on file.

The start date for Somers High School Fall sports is Monday, August 26^th, 2024. No student-athlete will be admitted to try out or practice until all mandatory medical information has been satisfied. A valid sports physical must be on file in the Health Office. This physical must be performed by a licensed practitioner within the past year (August 2023 to Present) and must indicate that the student is physically qualified to participate in sports. .

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

A valid sports physical must be on file in the Health Office in order for your child to be cleared to participate. This physical must be performed by a licensed practitioner within the past year and must indicate that the student is physically qualified to participate in sports.

INFORMATION NEEDED TO REGISTER

It will be helpful to have the following information handy to allow for accurate completion of your online registration. (example: Doctor information, Health Insurance Information, Student ID)

REGISTRATION PROCESS

A parent/guardian should register by clicking on this Registration Button:

Follow these steps:

To find your program, click on the link provided by the Organization above and select the registration form under the word Programs.

Next click on the green Register Now button and scroll, if necessary, to the Create Account/Log In green button. If this is your first time using FamilyID, click Create Account. Click Log In, if you already have a FamilyID account.
Create your secure FamilyID account by entering the account owner's first and last name (parent/guardian), E-mail address and password.
Select I Agree to the FamilyID Terms of Service.
Click Create Account.
You will receive an email with a link to activate your new account. (If you don’t see the email, check your E-mail filters (spam, junk, etc.).
Click on the link in your activation e-mail, which will log you in to FamilyID.com

Once in the registration form, complete the information requested.

All fields with a red * are required to have an answer.
Click the Save & Continue button when your form is complete.
Review your registration summary.
Click the green Submit button. After selecting ‘Submit’, the registration will be complete. You will receive a completion email from FamilyID confirming your registration.

SUPPORT

If you need assistance with registration, contact FamilyID at: support@familyid.com or 888-800-5583 x1. Support is available 7 days per week and messages will be returned promptly.

Request for Medical Home Instruction

Contact a Social Worker

District Social Workers

Theresa Reda, LMSW
Primrose: (914) 248-8888 x1310; Tue/Thu/Fri
Intermediate: (914)277-4344 x1310; Mon/Wed/Fri

Kristen Rigaglia, LMSW
Middle School: (914)277-3399 x3312; Mon/Thu
High School: (914)248-8585 x4310; Tue/Wed/Fri

Mission: We, the Somers Central School District School Social Worker, will facilitate collaboration with students, parents, community members, and school staff to identify prevention and intervention services in order to promote student social and emotional wellness.

Vision: An excellent school social work program ensures that the importance of each student is recognized. We will make a concerted effort to communicate and demonstrate our concerns and commitment for each student. As a result, each student will feel that he or she is valued as a member of the school community. In an exemplary school social work department:

Understanding of barriers to learning and interventions that foster improvement of student well-being and academic progress.
Fostering educational environments that are safe, have supportive and fair responsive policies.
The social-emotional well-being of each child is continually monitored, and appropriate services are initiated as needed.
Provide basis for advocating for students rights to be treated with respect and dignity, confidentiality, access to support services and appropriate inclusion in decision making.
Advocate for students and their families including helping them gain in effective use of formal and informal community resources.
Professional learning is encouraged and supported in a collaborative environment.

Values: In order to advance our shared vision of an excellent school social work program, we will:

Provide each child with a safe and caring environment.
Collaboratively monitor the social and emotional wellness of each child.
Grow as a professional team and build on our strengths.
Provide empathy and support to students and families.
Building strategies to promote student resiliency through individual, groups, and classroom delivery systems.
Maintain confidentiality to colleagues, parents/guardians, and children.

Mission

We, the Somers Central School District Nursing Department will empower each student to achieve their individual learning potential by promoting optimal health, wellness and safety.

Vision

A comprehensive school nursing program ensures that the importance of the health and well-being of each student is recognized. We are dedicated to communicating and demonstrating our concerns and commitment for each student. As a result, each student will feel that he or she is valued as a member of the school community.

An exemplary nursing department:

Employs a team of professional, with a wealth of specialized training and education, to assess the medical needs of our students and implement a treatment plan.
Advocates for individual student health needs in a collaborative setting.
Provides a non-judgmental, safe and caring environment that promotes trust.
Encourages students’ independence and participation in their physical, social and emotional well-being.
Fosters communication with parent/guardians and school staff on individual health and medical needs.
Promotes professional learning which is encouraged and supported in a collaborative environment.

Values

In order to advance our shared vision of a comprehensive school nursing program, we will:

Provide each child with a safe and caring environment that enables him or her to develop healthy decision making skills.
Collaboratively monitor the physical, social and emotional wellness of each child.
Provide confidentiality to colleagues, parents/guardians and children.
Model healthy habits to all students.
Grow as a professional team and build on our strengths.

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