Welcome to Hopkinton Public Schools

The mission of the Hopkinton Public Schools ensures equitable access for all students to academically challenging curricula in a community that supports social-emotional learning, ultimately guiding young adults to create their own pathways, engage in citizenship, and foster respect for self and others.

Elmwood Health Services

Health & Wellness

MEDICATION & ALLERGIES

Does your child have an allergy?

It is very important that we know about all allergies to keep our students safe. If you have an allergy action plan which includes medication, we will need it.

Does your child need medication administered at school? You will need to provide the following so the clinic can give a medication:

A copy of the Physician Order for the medication

Allergy Action Plan from your physician, if applicable
Medication Policy
JLCD-FRM1 - Hopkinton Public School District The top part of the JLCD-R1 form has been completed, signed, and dated by parents/guardians. A doctor’s office will fill out the bottom portion.

The Medication administration form is also Available is Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin:

Medications must be in their original pharmacy labeled containers. No medication may be dispensed without written authorization from a physician, on the appropriate medication administration form, which may be obtained from the school nurse or online. An adult must deliver medications to school. No medications can be brought to school by a student. All medications must be picked up by a parent or guardian at the end of the school year. Those not picked up, will be disposed of properly on the last day of school.

NEW SY23 Alternative Meal Menu

Registration & enrollment

Medical documentation and vaccine requirements for

Enrollment in Hopkinton Public Schools per the Hopkin School Committee Policy

FAQs Welcome to Hopkinton Public School

Link to Hopkinton School Registration

Massachusetts school immunization requirements are created under authority of 105 CMR 220.000 Immunization of Students Before Admission to School

Requirements apply to all students including individuals from another country attending or visiting classes or educational programs as part of an academic visitation or exchange program. Requirements apply to all students, even if over 18 years of age.

Medical Physicals within 12 months of starting school are required for initial registration to the District, matter what year they start, and grades K,4,7,& 10. The physical form clearance or restrictions for participation in school activities listed.
Annual Doctor's Physical Exam Requirement Link
Information about school immunization requirements and data
Massachusetts Immunization Law
Massachusetts Lead Screening
Immunization Requirements for School Entry

Vaccine Requirements for Elmwood:

DTap: 5 doses; 4 doses are acceptable if the fourth dose is given on or after the 4th birthday. DT is only acceptable with a letter stating a medical contraindication to DTaP

Polio: 4 doses; fourth dose must be given on or after the 4th birthday and ≥6 months after the previous dose, or a fifth dose is required. 3 doses are acceptable if the third dose is given on or after the 4th birthday and ≥6 months after the previous dose

Hepatitis B: 3 doses; laboratory evidence of immunity acceptable

MMR: 2 doses; first dose must be given on or after the 1st birthday and second dose must be given ≥28 days after first dose; laboratory evidence of immunity acceptable

Varicella: 2 doses; first dose must be given on or after the 1st birthday and second dose must be given ≥28 days after first dose; a reliable history of chickenpox* or laboratory evidence of immunity acceptable

Influenza

ABSENCE & TARDY REPORTING

If you need to report your student’s tardiness or absence.

Please do ONE of the following:

Fill out this district absence google form: Absence Google Form
Email: If you email your child’s teacher also please cc lleighton1@hopkinton.k12.ma.us
Call the Elmwood Sick/Tardy call line: 508-497-9861

If medical follow up is needed email lleighton1@hopkinton.k12.ma.us

School Screening

The state requires different in-school screenings throughout a student’s education to make sure they are able to learn and participate safely. These screenings also help to catch changes in a student, which if unfound, will make learning more difficult. These screenings are done by nurses in the school clinic and sometimes in collaboration with the physical education classes.

You will not hear from the school unless your student has a screening outside of the expected range. You will then be referred to follow up with your pediatrician.

Grade 2 Screenings:

Vision
Hearing

Grade 3 Screenings:

Vision
Hearing

About US

Lisa Leighton

Titles: School Nurse

Location: Elmwood Elementary School

Email: lleighton1@hopkinton.k12.ma.us

Nurse Phone and Elmwood Sick/Tardy call line: 508-497-9861

Elmwood Fax number: 508-497-9862

School Nurse Assistants

Susan Brucato

Titles: School Nurse Assistant: LPN, Specialized Transportation Attendant

Email: sbrucato@hopkinton.k12.ma.us

Jasmin Denham

Titles: School Nurse Assistant: LPN

Locations: District

Email: jdenham@hopkinton.k12.ma.us

Nurse Leighton Bitmoji Page

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