Student Health Requirements
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Student Health Requirements
School Physicals
Physical exams are required for students entering school in grade 6, grade 11, or entering a Pennsylvania school for the first time.
Dental Examinations
Dental examinations are required for students entering school, grade 3, and grade 7. Children transferring from other school systems must submit a dental exam form if the original school does not provide an adequate health record.
If your child has received a dental examination, please have your dentist complete the Dental Form and submit it to your child's school office.
Medical Forms
For medical, asthma, and other health forms that may apply to your child, please visit the Nursing Services webpage.
Immunizations
According to Pennsylvania state law, students must provide documentation of required immunizations within the first five (5) days of the 2026-27 school year. According to the School District calendar, Day 5 will be Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Students who have not provided the required documentation to the school nurse by Wednesday, August 26, at 4:00 PM, may be excluded from school as of Thursday, August 27, 2026, until appropriate documentation is provided to the school.
To avoid disrupting your child’s education, we are providing you with a list of required immunizations to share with your medical provider to obtain documentation of all required immunizations or to schedule an appointment before the August 26, 2026, deadline.
If you have specific questions about your child’s immunization status, please contact your child’s medical provider. We appreciate your assistance in obtaining the required immunizations as we comply with state mandates.
Students in all grades (K-12) need the following immunizations for attendance:
- Four (4) doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after the previous dose is given)
- 2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella**
- 3 doses of hepatitis B
- 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
*Usually given as DTaP or DTP or Td
**Usually given as MMR
Students in grades 7-12 require additional immunizations for attendance:
- Two (2) doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV). (First dose is given at 11-15 years of age; second dose at age 16 or entry into grade 12. IF dose was given at age 16 or higher, only one dose is required.)
- One (1) dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)