Health Office

Contact Information:
Linda Markarian, RN, BSN
Phone:  716-626-9830
Fax:  716-626-9848
Email:  lmarkarian2@williamsvillek12.org

Medication Drop Off

Medication drop off dates/times for the 2023-2024 school year are:

Tuesday, August 29th from 4:30PM - 6:30PM

Wednesday, August 30th from 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Thursday, August 31st from 5:00PM - 6:00PM   

If your child will need to have medication kept in the health office, please provide a written request from their physician that indicates the medical condition being treated and the length of time the medication is to be administered.  In addition, the name of the drug, the dosage, the frequency and time to be administered, the route and potential side effects must be specified.  Please bring the written order along with your child’s medication.            

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION must be in the container prepared by the pharmacist with the original label specifying the name and strength of the medication.  NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION must be in the original and sealed manufacturer’s container with the student’s name affixed to the container.  Please be sure all items being dropped off are labeled with the student’s name.  If your child is new to the District, please attach a photo of your child to their medication order(s).  Please contact the school nurse by phone at 716-626-9830 or by email at lmarkarian2@williamsvillek12.org if you have any questions or concerns.
 

Medical Concerns

Please contact the school nurse if you have any health concerns or questions regarding your child.  You can contact the school nurse by phone at 716-626-9830 or by email at lmarkarian2@williamsvillek12.org 

Attendance

If your child will be absent or arriving late to school, please notify the Attendance Office by calling 716-626-9854 before 8:15 AM.  Please leave your child’s name, grade, and reason for absence or tardiness.  A written note must be provided when they return to school.  If you know in advance that your child will be absent or arriving late to school, you can call the attendance office at any hour to leave a message on the answering machine.

The Williamsville Central School District maintains health offices in each of its schools, staffed with fully qualified, professionally licensed registered nurses. Professional registered nurses are not on duty after school hours but all members of the coaching staff are trained in first aid in accordance with State guidelines. Students remaining for after-school activities such as sports are under the supervision of an adult.

When an emergency arises, either during or after school hours, every effort is made to notify parents or the emergency contacts provided. In extreme emergencies and when parents or their designees are not able to be contacted, the student's health and safety may necessitate transportation by ambulance to a hospital.

The prevalence of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and life-threatening allergies have been steadily rising in our school-age population.  It is important that established protocols be followed including guidance regarding food and food products in your child’s classroom.