Healthy Mustangs

05/06/2026

🩺 More Than Just an Ice Pack! 🩹
Today is National School Nurse Day, and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the incredible work happening right here in our school clinics!

Being a school nurse is about so much more than checking temperatures. It’s about:

Advocating for every student's health and safety.

Managing chronic conditions so kids can stay in the classroom.

Bridging the gap between healthcare and education.

Providing a smile (and maybe a sticker) when a student is having a tough day.

We love being the "healthy heart" of our schools. To our students and families: Thank you for trusting us with your care!

To our fellow nurses: We see your hard work, your expertise, and your compassion. Happy School Nurse Day! ❤️✨

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05/04/2026

# # **Beyond the Books & Lesson Plans...** 🍎✨
Happy **Teacher Appreciation Week**!
As the school nurse, we get a unique "behind-the-scenes" look at what it takes to be an educator. We see you wiping away tears, celebrating the "lightbulb" moments, and showing up with boundless energy (and maybe an extra cup of coffee) every single morning.
You don't just teach—you mentor, you inspire, and you care for the "whole child" in a way that truly changes lives. This week, we want to make sure you know how much **you** are valued and supported.
**Let’s shower our teachers with some love!** Leave a "❤️" or a "Thank You" in the comments to let our staff know they’re doing an amazing job!

02/26/2026

Investing in knowledge so we can better care for our students 💙

02/08/2026

02/02/2026

🍎 + 🧠 = The Perfect Pair
​Healthy bodies + Healthy minds = Happy students! 🍎🧠

​It’s National School Counseling Week, and we want to give a massive shout-out to our incredible counseling team we have in the Eldon school district.
​As a nurse, we see firsthand how physical health and emotional well-being go hand-in-hand. Whether they’re helping a student navigate a tough day, providing a safe space to talk, or helping a child find their confidence, our counselors are true heroes in our hallways.

​To all of our counselors: Thank you for your endless patience, your empathy, and for being such vital partners in student care (and for keeping me sane, too!).We couldn't do this without you!
​Show our counselors some love in the comments below! 👇✨
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01/09/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧! 🩺⁣
Flu season is officially here, and we need your help to prevent the spread of germs in our hallways. To keep our students and staff safe, please remember our most important rule: 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞! Listen to your body—resting now helps you recover faster and prevents others from getting sick. We also ask that you follow the 𝟐𝟒-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞:⁣
Students should stay home until they are fever-free for at least 𝟐𝟒 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 without the use of fever-reducing medication (like Tylenol or Motrin). This also applies to vomiting and diarrhea!⁣
𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥:⁣
🏠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩: Stay home if you feel under the weather.⁣
💧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝: Drink plenty of water and electrolyte-rich fluids.⁣
🧼 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬: Scrub with soap for 20 seconds.⁣
💪 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Prioritize sleep and healthy, balanced meals.⁣
🤧 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡: Use an elbow, not a hand!⁣
If your child is staying home, please call the office to let us know. Let’s work together to keep our community healthy!⁣

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10/22/2025

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Eldon for donating coats for our students. As the days get colder, many students will benefit from this donation! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

10/22/2025

COMC in Eldon is offering free flu shots on October 30th.

10/15/2025

Care tips for parents.

09/15/2025

Back to School = Back to Germs 🍎

With school back in session, we’re starting to see more colds, stomach bugs, and rashes. To help keep our classrooms healthy, please keep your child home if they have:

🤒 Fever (must be fever-free for 24 hours without medicine)
🤢 Vomiting or diarrhea (stay home until symptom-free for 24 hours)
😳 Rash (must be diagnosed and cleared with a doctor’s note before returning)
😷 Severe cough, trouble breathing, or uncontrolled nasal drainage
👀 Eye infections with redness or discharge (until cleared by a healthcare provider)
🩹 Any contagious illness that hasn’t been treated (such as strep throat, flu, or pink eye)

Keeping sick kids home protects classmates, teachers, and staff 💙

📌 See the graphic below for a quick reference guide!

08/14/2025

Nurse Lyndsey and Nurse Ashley will be available tonight during Open House! 🩺
Feel free to stop by and say hi, drop off any medications, or turn in immunization records.

📍 South: 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 Upper: 5:00 – 6:30 PM

We’re excited to see everyone!