Student Health

Donna Eckford is Vernon's School Health Assistant. Donna attends to student first aid and administers medications every day from 8:45am-3:15pm.

Vernon welcomes Cynthia Bakke, RN, as our new School Nurse this Fall.  She's at Vernon all day on Monday.

Vernon School takes its commitment to good health very seriously.  Our office staff is regularly trained to administer medications to students and give basic first aid.  Medications (prescription and non-prescription) that need to be given during the school day require a signed authorization from the parent.  Medications must be received in original containers with the doctor's name and prescription and dosage information clearly visible.  Please contact the School Office for more information.

A defibrillator machine was installed at Vernon School in 2011.  Staff has been trained to give basic first aid, CPR, and to use the defibrillator to assist in an emergency until paramedics arrive.

Vernon School is committed to the safety and welfare of our students and staff. Vernon School has an Emergency Response Plan that is updated and reviewed each year by staff. Emergency Drills occur on a monthly basis.

The Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshall provides valuable resources for our school and families - https://www.oregon.gov/osp/Docs/DoTheDrill.pdf

2-1-1 INFO FAMILY - RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

211info Family is a free resource for parenting information, advice, and resources (birth-8). Any parent or caregiver can dial 2-1-1, email children@211info.org, or text the term "children" to 898211 and connect with a master's-level parent educator who will listen, offer suggestions and support, and make connections with resources. It's free and it's confidential.