The National Association of School Nurses defines school nursing as:
“A specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and lifelong achievements of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy, and learning.”
EPS Parent Support
Easy organized access to a variety of supports and tips.
Anxiety, Internet Safety, Self-Care for Parents and Kids, Pandemic Parenting, Organization, COVID-19
Easton MA Neighbor Brigade
If your family is experiencing a temporary crisis due to an illness, surgery, cancer, accident, fire, death or other life event, our network of volunteers may be able to provide temporary, non-monetary assistance with some of your day-to-day needs.
Office of the Child Advocate
The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) is an independent executive branch agency with oversight and ombudsperson responsibilities, established by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2008.
Self Help Inc. Coordinated Family and Community Engagement
Building blocks to strengthen families.
If you would like your student to receive Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen during this school year please complete and return this form below via email to ccrocker@easton.k12.ma.us or to the bin outside the health office. In an abundance of caution, students requiring these medications for Covid like symptoms may be to be dismissed and seen by their primary care providers.
Easton families in need may access assistance to help deal with the financial stress of the gift-giving season; please fill out this form.
This page will continue to be updated as more questions arise. If you have a question that is not addressed on this document, please email Assistant Superintendent, Crissy Pruitt.
COVID-19 Isolation and Exposure Guidance for Children and Staff in Child Care
Guidance for children and staff in certain settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be testing for COVID-19 this year available in school?
No. The testing program was initiated when at-home tests were limited and very difficult to find. Thankfully, more tests are available and can be found in your local pharmacy.
Do masks need to be worn in school during the 2022-2023 school year?
Masks need to be worn in all Health Offices throughout the district. If a staff member or student would like to wear a mask in other locations, they can opt to do so.
What happens if my child tests positive for COVID-19?
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, it is recommended that you contact the nurse at your child’s school. They will be able to provide guidance and help calculate when your child can return to school.
How is it calculated when my child can return to school?
Your child can return to school on day 6 IF their symptoms are improving. Day 0 is considered the symptom onset day OR the day of testing positive if there are no symptoms.
Does my child have to wear a mask when they return to school after having COVID-19?
If your child produces a NEGATIVE test on days 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, they can remove their mask in school. If your child does not produce a negative test, it is recommended that they wear a mask through day 10.
Will I be notified if my child was exposed to another child that tested positive?
The state is not requiring districts to submit COVID-19-positive cases this year. As a result, we will not be identifying close personal contacts either.
Can my child return to their sport immediately upon return to school at Oliver Ames High School or Easton Middle School?
There is a Return to Play Procedure that must be followed. That procedure can be found on our district website or can be found HERE. If you have any questions regarding the procedure, please contact Athletic Director, Ryan Gordy.
Symptom Checklist
Please check your child for these symptoms:
- Temperature 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth/shaking chills
- Difficulty Breathing or shortness of breath
- Net loss of taste or smell
- Muscle aches or body aches
- Cough (New onset, unusual cough, not due to other known causes, such as a chronic cough).
- Sore Throat, when in combination with other symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, when in combination with other symptoms
- Headache, when in combination with other symptoms
- Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms
- Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms
