Health Services

According To Jocelyn Elders, former Surgeon General, “You can not educate an unhealthy child and you can not keep an uneducated child healthy.” Our health service staff believes there is a strong relationship between academic achievement and health.

Meet the Team: 

W.G. Rice Elementary School  
    Mrs. Amy Auger
RN BSN CEN, RICE Nurse
  717-258-6484, ext. 3413 
         
    Mrs. Sarah Long
LPN, RICE Nurse
  717-258-6484, ext. 3212
         
Iron Forge Elementary School  

  Mrs. Alysia Hockenberry
RN BSN, IFES Nurse
  717-258-6484, ext. 2405
         
Yellow Breeches Middle School 
    Mrs. Leslie Felix
RN, YBMS Nurse
  717-258-6484, ext. 4005 
         
Boiling Springs High School 
    Mrs. Amanda Howard
LPN, BSHS Nurse
  717-258-6484, ext. 1046  
   
   


Certified School Nurses - provide coverage at Rice, IFES, YBMS, BSHS, YBEC, St. Patrick School, & Carlisle Christian Academy
Mrs. Angela Mentzer
RN BSN MEd, Certified School Nurse SMSD
717-258-6484, ext. 1015 (BSHS)
         
Mrs. Melissa Jones
RN BSN MEd, National Board Certified School Nurse SMSD
717-258-6484, ext.4116 (YBMS)

 


School Nurse Fax: 717-674-5997. This is a secure electronic fax only seen by nurses.


Health Services:
• Nursing assessment and treatment
• Emergency care
• Mandated Pennsylvania state screenings (height, weight, BMI, vision, hearing, scoliosis) ADD LINK HERE
• Immunization compliance management
• Medication administration per physician’s orders
• Scheduling and assistance with school-administered dental and physical exams
• Health Counseling
• Referrals to physicians and appropriate agencies
• Services focusing on prevention, early intervention, and strengthening the ability of the students and families to thrive independently