School Nurses

Heidi Shaw RN & Molly Wales RN BSN
Licensed School Nurses
Athens Middle School
51-55 W. Union St., Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740-797-4544 x1163
Email Nurse Heidi
Email Nurse Molly

The Role of the School Nurse

• Provides direct health care to students and staff
• Provides leadership for the provision of health services
• Provides screening and referral for health conditions
• Promotes a healthy school environment in a variety of components
• Serves as a leader for health policies and programs
• Serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and healthcare providers    

Medical Forms

• NON-Prescription Medication Form
• Prescription Medication Form

• Allergy Emergency Care Plan

• Asthma Emergency Care Plan

• Seizure Emergency Care Plan

• Immunization Requirements: 7th & 12th Grade

• Immunization Summary for School 

Screenings

• Throughout the fall and early winter, the health team conducts the following screenings, per the Ohio Department of Health's guidelines:
  • Vision:  Grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 10
  • Hearing: Grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11
• Parents who wish to opt their children out of these screenings must do so in written form on an annual basis.
• Scoliosis screenings are also offered for grades 6, 7, and 8, and dental screenings may be available at some schools.

Body Safety & Awareness, Puberty Education, and Sexual Health

If you're interested in resources (including books, websites, and podcasts) for parents and/or children regarding body safety/awareness, puberty, or general sexual health, please contact Nurse Molly.