The Pennsylvania Department of Health has changed the school immunization regulations beginning in August 2017. Please note the following information regarding attendance in the Hopewell Area School District.
Students in ALL grades (K-12) need the following immunizations for attendance:
4 doses of – DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis - 1 dose on or after 4th birthday);
4 doses of Polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given);
2 doses of - MMR (measles, mumps, rubella);
3 doses of - Hepatitis B;
2 doses of - Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or evidence of immunity.
Seventh (7th) Grade ADDITIONAL immunization requirements for entry:
1 dose Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV)
1 dose of Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)
Twelfth (12th) Grade ADDITIONAL immunization requirement for entry:
2nd dose Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV) must be at 16 years of age or older. (If the first MCV was given at age 16, then they only need one)
PLEASE NOTE: The only exemptions to the school laws for immunizations are: medical reasons, religious beliefs, philosophical/strong moral or ethical conviction. Statements of exemption must be provided in writing. If your child is exempt from immunizations, he or she may be excluded from school during an outbreak.
You can drop off of your child’s health records in the District Office (2354 Brodhead Road) or deliver or mail them to your child’s assigned school. You can also scan and email the records to your child’s school nurse (contact information below).
If your child needs any required immunizations, please call your child’s physician's office to share this information with them and schedule the appropriate appointment. If you are underinsured and have concerns with the cost, the Pennsylvania Department of Health in Beaver County offers assistance. Please call them at 724-774-1385 for more information. |
Should you have any questions, please contact one of the school nurses listed below:
Hopewell High School
Mrs. Sarah Ambrose R.N., B.S.N., C.S.N.
[email protected]
(724) 375-6691 ext. 2008
Hopewell Junior High School
Mrs. Adriane Prickett C.R.N.P., M.S.N., C.S.N.
[email protected]
(724) 375-6691 ext. 4006
Independence Elementary/ Our Lady of Fatima Grade School
Mrs. Tammy Kross R.N., B.S.N., M.Ed., C.S.N.
Department Chairperson
[email protected]
(724) 375-6691 ext. 6112
Hopewell Elementary/Margaret Ross Elementary
Mrs. Leah Meehan R.N., M.S.N., C.S.N.
[email protected]
(724) 375-6691 ext. 1200/ ext. 5204