Shamokin Area Elementary & Intermediate School

Attention: 

Incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students: 

In preparation for the upcoming school year, please be aware that students entering will require an up-to-date record of immunizations turned in to the nurse’s office before the 5^th day of school or there is a risk of exclusion on the 6^th day of school. A completed list of immunization per the PA State law includes: 4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (1 dose on or after the 4^th birthday), 4 doses of polio (4^th dose on or after the 4^th birthday OR at least 6 months after previous dose given), 2 doses of measles, mumps, or rubella, 3 doses of hepatitis B, and 2 does of varicella. 

If you are not able to schedule with your physician or have not yet been assigned, please contact the Department of Health at (570) 988-5531 to schedule ab appointment for immunization updates in preparation for school attendance. 

If the student has a medical or religious/philosophical exemption of vaccinations, please send the exemption form within the first 5 days of school or it is a risk of exclusion on the 6^th day of school. 

These grade levels are also required to have a completed physical and dental examination done within this school year. If your child has had one completed on or after August 22^nd, 2022, you may hand a completed form to the nurse’s office. 

Incoming 3^rd grade students: 

Students entering 3^rd grade are required to have a dental examination completed within the school year. If your child has had one completed on or after August 22^nd, 2022, you may hand a completed form to the nurse’s office. 

Incoming 6^th grade students: 

Students entering 6th grade are required to have a physical examination completed within the school year. If your child has had one completed on or after August 22^nd, 2022, you may hand a completed form to the nurse’s office. 

ALL completed immunization records, physical examination, and dental examinations can be faxed over to the nurse's office at (570) 644-3703. Any questions can be directed to the school nurse at (570) 648-5721 ext. 2716.