Health & Wellness
Meet our school health team:
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Courtney White, RN, BSN is the full-time nurse that oversees the three schools for regular and special education. Courtney began her nursing career in the hospital setting, where she most recently specialized in gastroenterology nursing. She is dedicated to furthering her education in school nursing to provide excellent care to the community.
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Kelsi Pickard, RN, BSN, is a full-time nurse overseeing the middle and high schools. She began her nursing career in Texas and has worked in multiple places across the U.S. Most recently, she was an ICU nurse in Kankakee. Kelsi is a graduate of Reed-Custer High School and is excited to be back helping students in her home town.
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Leann Milstead, LPN: Leann is a Licensed Practical Nurse serving as the health aide for regular education students and SOWIC special needs students at Reed-Custer Elementary School.
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SOWIC RN: provide care to SOWIC and regular education students at Reed-Custer Elementary School.
Illinois School Health Mandated Requirements
The below mandated health requirements are due on the first day of school. If required immunizations/physicals are not turned in by October 15th, your student will be excluded from school until required forms are received.
| Grade Level/Activity | Exams | Comments |
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| Early Childhood or Preschool | IL School Physical with up to date vaccinations |
Physical is due to be turned in the first year or PreK
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| Kindergarten |
IL School Physical with up to date vaccinations
Eye Exam
Dental Exam
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| 2nd Grade |
Dental Exam
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| 6th Grade |
IL School Physical with up to date vaccinations
Dental Exam
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| 9th Grade |
IL School Physical with up to date vaccinations
Dental Exam
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| 12th Grade | Proof of up to date vaccinations | Must provide proof that 2nd dose of Meningococcal Disease (MCV4) vaccine was received after 16 years of age. |
| New Student |
IL Physical Exam
Eye Exam
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| School Sports |
Sports' Physical Exam*
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*Save yourself money! If your student is in a sport/activity, the Illinois mandated physical exam (school physical) can be used as a sports' physical exam. However, the sports' physical exam does not meet the requirement for the State of Illinois mandated physical exam.
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HEALTH FORMS
HEALTH SERVICES
| Organization | Phone |
| Crisis Line of Will County |
Joliet- 815-722-3344
Wilmington- 815-476-6969
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| Crisis Text Line | Text "HOME" to 741741 for FREE 24/7 crisis counseling For Spanish 888-628-9454 |
| Grundy County Health Department | 815-941-3404 |
| Illinois Department of Public Health | 217-782-4977 |
| Lions' Club (Braidwood, Godley, & Shadow Lakes) | 815-791-8093 |
| Local Text-A-Tip | Text "458-HELP" to 844-823-5323 |
| Lions' Club (Essex) | 815-365-4093 |
| Lions' Club (Wilmington) | 815-476-9591 |
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | 844-823-5323 |
| UIC Children's Health | 800-425-5454 |
| Will County Center for Community Concerns | 815-722-0722 |
| Will County Dental Clinic | 815-774-7300 |
| Will County Health Department *Call to make an appointment for physicals/vaccinations |
815-727-8480 |
| Will County Health Department Immunization Clinics |
815-740-8143
877-942-5807
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