Health & Wellness

Health and Wellness Mission

At New Harmony High School we believe that learning and health go hand in hand. Through health education, mental health support, screenings and nursing services, nutrition, and physical activity, we encourage lifelong healthy attitudes.

Learning and health have a direct correlation. Students are encouraged to develop healthy decision-making skills through the use of health education, physical activity, nutrition, mental health services, and nursing services.

Policies

ALL MEDICATIONS administered by the school nurse or designated personnel at school, or at a school related function (such as overnight trips) REQUIRE that we have a SIGNED PHYSICIAN’S ORDER on file AND a REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION signed by the parent or guardian.

All medications must be delivered by the parent or guardian in the original packaging.

Students with an identified health issue (asthma, severe allergy, seizures, etc.) should follow-up with the nurse. Further documentation may be required.

For further clarification, please refer to the Medication Administration Policy.

New Harmony High stocks Epi-pens provided through the “Epi-pens 4 Schools” program for use in an anaphylactic emergency. Since most initial allergic reactions take place in the school setting, we maintain this stock for use on anyone with an unidentified, life-threatening allergy or for someone with an identified life-threatening allergy who does not have their own prescription. For more information please refer to our EpiPen Policy. 

All students are required to provide proof of immunization status or provide a vaccine declination form signed by your physician.

Summer Meals

• Texting FOOD to 304-304.
• For Spanish, text COMIDA to 304-304.
• Going to https://www.nokidhungry.org/find-free-meals and entering their address.

See Something, Say Something

Students, your voice means everything to us. Your ability to advocate for yourselves and the others that are a part of our community, has been evident and we want to give you all more space for your great works. Below you will find an attached link that leads to a form for submissions of anything that you may have a concern about.

See Something, Say Something Form

Help us protect Louisiana’s children. Report Child Abuse & Neglect: 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Additional Resources:

• Incident Report – to report a safety or wellness concern
• Please see our Internet and Technology Safety Policies by clicking here.
• Report Bullying or Cyberbullying by clicking here.