As required by Ohio Law, school nurses will perform health screenings each fall for students in grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th.
These screenings will measure vision, hearing and other Requirements of the Ohio Department of Health.
Parents will be notified of screening results only if there is a concern and a referral is made.
If your child needs medication during school hours, the following form must be completed and returned to your child’s school along with the medication to be administered.
Prescription Medication Authorization Form
Over the Counter Medication Authorization Form (Grades 6-12)
Canton City has a no-live lice policy. If your student is found to have lice while at school, they will be sent home for treatment. They may return to school the following day once treatment has been completed. The student will be inspected upon return and if there is no live lice, they will be able to return to class.