May 26, 2023 Nurse’s Corner Newsletter Link
Wapsie Valley Parents,
Please refer to the forms below to find out the requirements for the 2023-2024 school year:
Certificate of Dental Screening: Iowa law now requires that any child who is entering 9th Grade, or is an out-of-state transfer student, must provide the school with proof of a dental check-up.
Physical Form: All student-athletes in Grades 7-12 is required to have a physical.
Heads UP Concussion Form: All students in Grades 7-12 is required to have a concussion form filled out and signed by the student and the parent or guardian.
7th Grade
• Immunizations: All students enrolling in 7th grade need to have an updated Tdap vaccine. This will require a one-time booster dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis-containing vaccine PRIOR to starting the 7th grade. All students enrolling in 7th grade will also need proof of one dose of meningococcal (A, C, W, Y) vaccine.
• Concussion Form: This is a requirement for ALL students. This form needs to be signed by the parent or guardian and student.
7TH Grade Student Athletes
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9TH Grade
• Certificate of Dental Screening: Iowa law now requires that any child who is entering 9th Grade, or is an out-of-state transfer student, must provide the school with proof of a dental check-up.
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• Immunization Record: If the student’s immunization record has been updated, this record also needs to be submitted to the school.
8th, 10th, & 11th Grade Students:
Concussion Form: This is a requirement for ALL students. This form needs to be signed by the parent or guardian and student.
8 th, 10th , and 11th Grade Student Athletes
Physical or Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination: This form needs to be filled out by the student’s primary care doctor if planning to participate in extracurricular activities PRIOR to participation.
Immunizations: All students enrolling in 12th grade and born after September 15, 1999, will need proof of two doses of meningococcal (A, C, W, Y) vaccine; or 1 dose if received when the student was 16 years of age or older.
Concussion Form: This is a requirement for ALL students. This form needs to be signed by the parent or guardian and student. 12th Grade Student Athletes
Physical or Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination: This form needs to be filled out by the student’s primary care doctor if planning to participate in extracurricular activities PRIOR to participation.