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Certified School Nurses and Nurse Assistants:
Education Alternatives (DELTA, RIT)Certified School Nurse: Cynthia Pierce, RNParaprofessional Nurse: Kim Helling, RNPhone: 814-272-4046Fax: 814-861-6720Email: cjp26@scasd.orgCorl Street ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Gwynne Decker, RNParaprofessional Nurse: Susan Wilson, RNPhone: 814-231-1190Fax: 814-234-0614Email: gmd15@scasd.orgEasterly Parkway ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Kim Hunter, RNParaprofessional Nurse: Crystal Campbell, LPNPhone: 814-272-3880Fax: 814-238-1796Email: krh25@scasd.orgFerguson Township ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Lois Thompson, RNParaprofessional Nurse: Emily Gahagan, RNPhone: 814-231-4125Fax: 814- 861-4698Email: llh13@scasd.orgGrays Woods ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Kim Hunter, RNParaprofessional Nurse: Kim Helling, RNPhone: 814-272-8118Fax: 814-231-5277Email: krh25@scasd.orgMount Nittany ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Mary Wagoner, RNParaprofessional Nurses: Allison Brown, RNPhone: 814-272-3196Fax: 814-466-6429Email: mcw22@scasd.orgMount Nittany MiddleCertified School Nurse: Heidi Arruda, RNParaprofessional Nurse: Dorian Dunn, RNPhone: 814-272-3270Fax: 814-466-9215Email: haa14@scasd.orgPark Forest ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Gwynne Decker, RNParaprofessional Nurse: Ebun Adewumi, LPNPhone: 814-272-8302Fax: 814-235-4588Email: gmd15@scasd.orgPark Forest MiddleCertified School Nurse: Allison Snyder, RNParaprofessional Nurse: Dorian Dunn, RNPhone: 814-272-8556Fax: 814-231-3908Email: als51@scasd.orgRadio Park ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Lois Thompson, RNParaprofessional Nurse: VacantPhone: 814-272-7449Fax: 814- 235-6214Email: llh13@scasd.orgSpring Creek ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Mary Wagoner, RNParaprofessional Nurse: Skylar Wilson, LPNPhone: 814-235-4553Fax: 814-237-0614Email: mcw22@scasd.orgState College Area High SchoolCertified School Nurses: Dawn Murnyack-Rowell, RN and Melissa Coble, RNParaprofessional Nurse: Rose Boland, LPNPhone: 814-231-1157Fax: 814-231-1852Email: dlm20@scasd.org or mac58@scasd.orgSchool Physician - Dr. Tania Zuniga
Dental Consultant - Geisinger
Certified School Nurses provide K-12 health services in our district with the support of a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse Health Room Assistant. The Certified School Nurses are responsible for emergency treatment of accidental injuries and assistance to students who become ill at school. They also conduct a comprehensive program of health examinations and screenings in addition to maintaining Up-to-date health and immunization records for each child.The State College Area School District provides the following health examinations and screenings:
- Dental Inspection - grades K, 3, and 7
- Physical Examinations - grades K, 6, 11, and new students who were not examined in the appropriate lower grade
- Hearing - grades K, 1, 2, 3, 7, 11
- Height and Weight - all grades
- Vision - all grades
- Scoliosis - grades 6 and 7
- Color Vision - on entry to school and as necessary
- Body Mass Index (BMI) - all grades
Body Mass Index (BMI) Most recent results can be viewed through the parent portal after January of current year.
Last Modified on September 15, 2023