The Nursing and Dental Health Services Department believes that a healthy child in a safe and healthy environment is the best learner and that healthy employees are the foundation for excellence in the classroom.

Our goal is to support student success, helping each person we touch reach their maximum health potential by: timely and accurate nursing assessment, intervention that is appropriate, evaluation and if necessary referrals for our students, their families and our colleagues.

We contribute diligently to a safe and healthy school environment for all through infection control, accident prevention, health promotion and education.

Melissa Dingler
770-229-3710   ext. 10350
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Dani Etheridge
Nursing Paraprofessional
770-229-3710 ext. 10318
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Jennifer Henley
Nursing Paraprofessional
770-229-3710 ext. 10318
Email Jennifer Henley

Vaccination Resources

Georgia Department of Health
Requirements for Attending School
Meningococcal meningitis vaccine (MCV4 - 11th grade requirement)
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine (TDaP - 7th grade requirement)
Measles vaccine 
Influenza vaccine 
Affidavit of Religious Exemption to Immunizations Form

Health Information

Diabetes Fact Sheet
Diabetes Fact Sheet Spanish
Diabetes 
Water Safety

Scoliosis (screening is mandatory for all 6th and 8th grade students)
Letter from DPH
Form 4400

Healthcare Plans

Allergies
Asthma
Seizures
Diabetes

Hospital Homebound 

Guidelines 
Application

Dental Program

Southside Medical/Hope Clinic Dental Application
Southside Medical/Hope Clinic Dental Application - Spanish Version