Guilford Lakes Health Services

Health Office

Maggi Paulsen
Guilford Lakes School Nurse

Please do not send your children to school when they are ill.
As a general rule, a child should be fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of Tylenol/Motrin). Children with stomach or intestinal problems during the night should also not be sent to school. Children who are seen by a doctor should be taking antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school. Although we realize the difficulties working parents have, we are certain you would agree how important it is to keep a healthy environment for the Guilford Lakes community. In the interest of all, we ask you to use good judgment and keep a sick child home.

Most medications can be given before or after school. If medication is needed during school hours, it should be brought directly to the health office by an adult. Please remember that all medications, prescription and non-prescription, are not allowed in school for any student unless a written order is provided by the child's physician and signed by his or her parent or guardian. All medication must be in the original container or packaging. No more than a 45 day supply may be kept at school.

A current physical examination is required for all new students and those students entering pre-k, kindergarten and third grade.

This site is meant to provide information and is not to be used in lieu of medical care from your child's physician.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school nurse at 453-5201, Ext. 204.