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Required health documents for the 2024-25 school year
Kindergarten students: parents must provide proof student has:
- Received all 4 year old boosters immunizations: Dtap, Polio, MMR and Varicella.
- Vision Screening completed at a Health Physical, or by Family Optometrist
- Dental Screening at a Health physical or by a Dental Provider
- Mandatory Lead Test
3rd grade students will need:
- Vision Screening completed by an Optometrist, or at a medical physical. Free vision screening will also be offered for all students during the school year at Lincoln Elementary.
7th grade (and older) students: parents must ensure student has:
- Received BOTH: Tdap (Tetanus/Acellular Pertussis) vaccination booster AND a Meningococcal vaccination on or after 10th birthday.
9th grade students: parents must provide proof student has:
- Dental screening by a dental professional within the last 12 months
12th grade students: parents must provide proof student has:
- Received 2 DOSES of Meningococcal vaccine; or 1 dose if first dose was received at 16 years of age or older.
Dental Screening Certificate:
https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/7340/download?inline=
Vision Screening Certificate:
https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/12391/download?inline=
Iowa Immunization Program Info:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/child/0-18yrs-combined-schedule-bw.pdf
Parents with students in these specific school grades are encouraged to schedule appointment(s) with the appropriate health provider. Please print off the required form at the https address above to take to the appointment in order for it to be completed and then submitted to the district BEFORE CLASSES RESUME IN THE FALL.
HEARING SCREENING
All students in Alternative Kindergarten (AK), kindergarten, and grades 1,2, and 5. Students in the Early Learning Program with IEP’s will be screened. Students in grades 3,4, Middle School. Follow up testing may occur periodically if previous hearing test results were not within normal limits. Parents/guardians wishing not to have their child’s hearing tested should notify the health office in writing at the beginning of the year. Parents/guardians with concerns about their child’s hearing should contact the school nurse.
