The Tisbury School
40 West William Street
PO Box 878
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Nurse Tel:508-696-6504
Fax: 508-338-2909
Tisbury School Nurse:
Catherine Coogan
MPH BSN RN NCSN
* If you have questions about returning to school after an exposure to COVID-19, call your School Nurse.
* If your child has tested positive for Covid-19, please have them stay home and isolate and call your school nurse.
* If your child has cold symptoms (runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, and/or cough, please test them at home before they come to school.
* Please contact the school nurse if you are in need of test kits for Covid-19
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I HAVE A FEVER 100 degrees or higher Return to School once you are fever free without fever reducing medication for 24 hours (i.e. Advil or Tylenol)
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I AM VOMITING One or more events of vomiting within the last 24 hours Return to School once you are free from vomiting for 24 hours and eating and drinking normally
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I HAVE DIARRHEA One or more events of watery diarrhea in the last 24 hours Return to School once you are free from diarrhea for 24 hours and feeling well
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I HAVE HEAD LICE Live lice present Return to School once you treated the hair with lice shampoo at home, and you must check in with nurse when you come back to school
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I HAVE AN EYE INFECTION Redness, itching and crusty drainage from eyes Return to School once you are free from drainage and/or have been evaluated by your healthcare provider if needed
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I HAVE A SORE THROAT Sore throat with fever or severe sore throat without fever If diagnosed with strep throat or another bacterial infection, the student may return to school after 24 hours on antibiotic, fever free for 24 hours, and feeling well
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I HAVE A COUGH If cough is worse than you would expect with a cold or if student has trouble breathing, has a cough with fever, has a history of asthma, contact their primary care provider. Please follow Covid-19 protocols and perform a test.
MV Hospital Call Center
508-684-4500
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault hotline 508-696-SAFE (7233)
Urgent Care and Emergency Services (mental health crisis)
508-693-0032
Crisis text Line
Text "talk" to 741-741
School Hours:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00am – 3:00pm
8:00am – 3:00pm
8:00am – 3:00pm
8:00am – 3:00pm
8:00am – 3:00pm
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Coronavirus Preventative Measures from the CDC
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As health care professionals, we encourage you to be proactive in advising students, families, and staff to:
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home if you or someone in your household falls ill.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth - this is how germs spread.
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Cover your coughs and sneeze with a tissue and throw it immediately in the trash
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects using spray or wipes.
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Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
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If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol (Source: CDC).
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Click on the MORE tab above for link to the CDC updates.
Health Tips
Eating a healthy breakfast is associated with improved brain function (especially memory), reduced absenteeism and improved mood
School age children require at least 10 hours of sleep and teens need 9-10 hours of sleep each night (CDC)