Jaqueline Casavant, School Nurse Teacher, BSN -
jacqueline_casavant@ewg.k12.ri.us
Patricia Bennard, LPN - patricia_bennard@ewg.k12.ri.us
Christina Rosato, District Health Clerk -
christina_rosato@ewg.k12.ri.us
Senior High Health Office
401-397-6893
Dear Families and Staff,
Please be advised that at the upcoming Flu Clinic scheduled for Metcalf Elementary School on October 9, we will not be able to provide the Adult Flu vaccine for individuals aged 19–64.
However, we will have the following vaccines available at this clinic:
Child Flu Vaccine (ages 3–18)
FluMist (nasal spray option for eligible children)
Senior Flu Vaccine (ages 65 and older)
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure everyone has an opportunity to be vaccinated.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Warm regards,
The Wellness Company
Sick Student? Here are some guidelines on when to stay home and when to return.
Stay Home
A student should stay home from school if they:
Are actively vomiting
Have a temperature greater than 100.4⁰F
Have an unexplained rash
Have frequent diarrhea
Have severe, persistent pain anywhere
Have cold symptoms severe enough to impact learning/participation
Have been diagnosed with a specific condition requiring exclusion
Return to School
A student may return to school post- illness when:
fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for 24 hours
free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours
illness/injury related symptoms have resolved enough for school participation
Vaccinate Before you Graduate
What is Vaccinate Before You Graduate?
Vaccinate Before You Graduate (VBYG) is an adolescent immunization program open to all middle and high school students. Students should visit their healthcare provider every year or a well care visit and needed immunizations; however, all immunizations that students need are also available through VBYG.
For more information, contact
The Wellness Company:
401-461-0662
High School Health Requirements
Requirements for students entering 9th grade
2 doses of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine
Requirements for students entering 12th grade
2nd dose of Meningococcal vaccine
Up to date physical (dated within the last 12 months)
Recommended: Meningitis B series
High School Screenings
9th Grade: Vision
Vision screenings are performed each semester by the school nurse.
Clinic Forms
Below are printable forms for the most common student needs.
If you require assistance in obtaining or completing these forms, please reach out the nurse or the clerk and we will be happy to assist you.
Allergy Care Plans-Food Allergies
Physicians Orders for Students with Diabetes
Diabetic Emergency Health Care Plan
Glucagon Administration Authorization
Exeter West Greenwich High School Health Office Phone: 401-397-6839 Fax: 401- 397-2479