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Certified School Nurses and Health Room Assistants:
Alternative EducationCertified School Nurse: Cynthia Pierce, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: OPENPhone: 814-272-4046Email: cjp26@scasd.orgCorl Street ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Gwynne Decker, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: Susan Wilson, R.N.Phone: 814-231-1190Fax: 814-234-0614Email: gmd15@scasd.orgEasterly Parkway ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Mary Wagoner, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: Crystal Campbell, L.P.NPhone: 814-272-3880Email: mcw22@scasd.orgFerguson Township ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Lois Thompson, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: Emily Gahagan, R.N.Phone: 814-231-4125Fax (814) 861-4698Email: llh13@scasd.orgGrays Woods ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Clare Wild-Sapia, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: Skylar Wilson, L.P.N.,Susan Wilson, R.N, & Kim Hunter, R.N.Phone: 814-272-8118Email: cew20@scasd.orgMount Nittany ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Mary Wagoner, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurses: Allison Brown, R.N.,Phone: 814-272-3196Email: mcw22@scasd.orgMount Nittany MiddleCertified School Nurse: Heidi Arruda, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: Danna Bingman, R.N.Phone: 814-272-3270Email: haa14@scasd.orgPark Forest ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Gwynne Decker, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: Kim Hunter, R.N.Phone: 814-272-8302Fax: 814-235-4588Email: gmd15@scasd.orgPark Forest MiddleCertified School Nurse: Allison Snyder, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: Danna Bingman, R.N.Phone: 814-272-8556Email: als51@scasd.orgRadio Park ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Lois Thompson, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: Heather Houck, L.P.N.Phone: 814-272-7449Fax (814) 235-6214Email: llh13@scasd.orgSpring Creek ElementaryCertified School Nurse: Clare Wild-Sapia, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: Skylar Wilson, L.P.N.Phone: 814-235-4533Email: cew20@scasd.orgState College Area High SchoolCertified School Nurses: Dawn Murnyack-Rowell and Melissa Coble, R.N.Paraprofessional Nurse: Rose Boland, L.P.NPhone: 814-231-1157Email: dlm20@scasd.org or mac58@scasd.orgSchool Physician - Allyson Huggins, M.D.
Dental Consultant - John Kelly, D.D.S
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 November 29, 2022