District Health Services

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General info about Health Services

Health Office Staff

Jessica Colburn, RN

District Health Coordinator

Phone: 270-558-6156

Email: jessica.colburn@paducah.kyschools.us

Paducah Tilghman High School

Tammie Murdock LPN

Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Phone: 270-558-6155

Fax: 270-444-5659

Email:

tammie.murdock@paducah.kyschools.us

Paducah Middle School

Lisa Burchett RN

Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Phone: 270-558-6551

Fax: 270-444-5709

Email:

lisa.burchett@paducah.kyschools.us

Clark Elementary

Leslie Teer LPN

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Phone: 270-558-6637

Fax: 270-442-6517

Email:

leslie.teer@paducah.kyschools.us

McNabb Elementary

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Phone: 270-558-6798

Fax: 270-558-6161

Morgan Elementary

Carlene Staton LPN

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Phone: 270-558-6163

Fax: 270-444-5763

Email:

carlene.staton@paducah.kyschools.us

Kentucky Health Requirements for School Admission

Click here to go to the folder that contains all PPS Health forms.

PRESCHOOL

· Current Kentucky Immunization Certificate must be on file at all times (additional immunization required at age 4). If Immunizations are declined, an Immunization Declination Form must be signed, notarized (with notary stamp)

· Proof of a physical exam completed on a Kentucky Preventative Health Care Examination Form

· An Eye exam completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, submitted on the Kentucky Vision Examination Form

· Proof of a dental screening/exam conducted by a dentist, dental hygienist, physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. The screening/exam must be on the Kentucky Dental/Examination Form

KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten Parent Letter- This letter details the forms needed for upcoming Kindergarten students, if you would like to download it for reference.

· A current Kentucky Immunization Certificate must be on file at all times. If Immunizations are declined, an Immunization Declination Form must be signed, notarized (with notary stamp).

· Proof of a physical exam completed on a Kentucky Preventative Health Care Examination Form**

· An Eye exam completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, submitted on the Kentucky Vision Examination Form**

· Proof of a dental screening/exam conducted by a dentist, dental hygienist, physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. The screening/exam must be on the Kentucky Dental/Examination Form

** Indicates the form is not required if previously submitted in Paducah Public Preschool (Head Start)

GRADES 1-5

Sixth Grade Parent Letter- This letter details the forms needed for upcoming Sixth grade students, if you would like to download it for reference.

· A current Kentucky Immunization Certificate must be on file at all times. If Immunizations are declined, an Immunization Declination Form must be signed, notarized (with notary stamp).

· An Eye exam completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, submitted on the Kentucky Vision Examination Form (ages 5 & 6 only, if not previously submitted in preschool or Kindergarten)

· Proof of a dental screening/exam conducted by a dentist, dental hygienist, physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. The screening/exam must be on the Kentucky Dental/Examination Form (ages 5 & 6 only, if not previously submitted in preschool or Kindergarten)

GRADE 6

· A current Kentucky Immunization Certificate must be on file at all times. Additional immunizations are required at age 11-12. If Immunizations are declined, an Immunization Declination Form must be signed, notarized (with notary stamp).

· Proof of a physical exam completed on a Kentucky Preventative Health Care Examination Form (may be conducted up to 1 year prior to 6th grade entry)

GRADES 7-12

· A current Kentucky Immunization Certificate must be on file at all times. Additional immunizations are required at age 16. If Immunizations are declined, an Immunization Declination Form must be signed, notarized (with notary stamp).

Required Forms for Health Conditions

If your child has a health condition and/or requires daily or emergency medications at school, an updated health plan is required for each new school year.  Please complete the required paperwork as indicated below:

Any condition requiring medication at school or on a field trip:

Permission Form for Prescription or Over-The-Counter Medication Paducah Independent Schools

  • Prescription Medication: Form must be completed/signed by the doctor AND parent

  • Over the Counter Medications: Form must be completed/signed by the parent only

Allergy

Allergy Action Plan

Permission Form for Prescription or Over-The-Counter Medication Paducah Independent Schools

Asthma

Asthma Action Plan

Permission Form for Prescription or Over-The-Counter Medication Paducah Independent Schools

Diabetes

Doctors Diabetic Action Plan (This form will come from your doctor)

Permission Form for Prescription or Over-The-Counter Medication Paducah Independent Schools

Diabetes Information

Seizure/Epilepsy

Seizure Action Plan

Permission Form for Prescription or Over-The-Counter Medication Paducah Independent Schools