Immunizations
Make sure your child(ren) are up to date on their immunizations! If you have a medical or religious exemption to the administration of immunizations please complete the proper paperwork and return to the Nurse's office prior to the first day of school.
Required Immunizations
7th and 12th Graders The Iowa Department of Public Health made changes to the Iowa Immunization law in the 2017/18 school year. This change requires that all students entering 7th and 12th grade have a Meningococcal vaccine booster before school starts in the fall. Meningococcal disease is a life threatening illness that is caused by bacteria that infects the brain, blood, and spinal cord. It easily spreads in crowded settings. All students entering 12th grade must have proof of having the Meningococcal and Tdap vaccine before school starts in August, unless the student has a Certificate of Immunization Exemption. All students entering 7th grade must have proof of having both the Meningococcal and the Tdap vaccines before school starts in August, unless the student has a Certificate of Immunization Exemption. There will be no grace/extension period for the implementation of this requirement. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse.
Immunization Exemptions
Immunization exemptions are accepted with the proper paperwork.
Medical Exemption: A physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant licensed by the state can provide a signed statement that required immunizations would be injurious to the applicant's health or the health of a family member.
Religious Exemption: A parent or guardian can submit an affidavit. stating that immunization conflicts with the tenets and practices of a recognized religious denomination of which the applicant is a member. The affidavit must contain the applicant's name and date of birth, the signature of the applicant or their parent/guardian and attest that the belief is religious and not based on philosophical, scientific, moral, personal, or medical opposition to immunizations.