Welcome to the KMHS Clinic!
Our goal is to keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Whether it’s a quick Band‑Aid, help with medications, or managing ongoing health needs, we’re here to support your student throughout the school day.
🏥 KMHS Clinic Information
The KMHS Clinic is dedicated to promoting the health and academic success of all students. We provide care for illness and injury during the school day, assist with medications, help manage chronic health conditions, and work closely with parents, staff, and public health agencies to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
School Nurse Contact
Rita Kuritz, BSN, RN
📧 rita.kuritz@cobbk12.org
📞 678‑594‑8190 (Press 5 on menu)
Internal extension: 087
Clinic Hours & Location
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM
Located near the 500 hallway. Students should have a pass from their teacher unless it is an emergency.
What We Do
- Provide first aid and care for illness or injury during the school day
- Administer parent-provided medications with the required authorization forms
- Support students with chronic health conditions and Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs)
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and public health agencies as needed
Medication & Health Forms
- All medications (prescription or over-the-counter) must be brought to the clinic by a parent/guardian in the original container with a completed authorization form. Prescription medications MUST have authorization completed by BOTH provider and parent.
- Emergency medications (EpiPens, inhalers, diabetic supplies) may be carried by students only with prior nurse approval and completed authorization forms.
- More information, contacts, and forms can be found on the Cobb County School District website:
Is My Student Well Enough to Go to School?
To help keep our school healthy, students should remain at home or will be sent home for the following:
- Two or more episodes of diarrhea, or one episode with other symptoms (fever, discomfort, vomiting)
- Vomiting more than once, or once with other symptoms (fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain)
- High-grade fever of 101 °F or higher, or sudden onset of respiratory symptoms
- Signs of contagious illness (strep throat, flu, conjunctivitis, live lice/nits)
- Major injuries or unexpected health problems that require parent/guardian pick-up
Students should not be given fever-reducing medicine to return to school. Always follow the guidance of your healthcare provider and the school nurse for readmission.
FAQ: Deciding if Your Student Should Stay Home
🤒 My child has a fever. When can they return to school?
Low-grade fever (99.5 – 100.9°F):
• Student may stay in school only if there are no other symptoms present.
• If symptoms are present and they are sent home, they may return once symptoms are gone without fever-reducing medication.
High-grade fever (101°F or higher):
• Student must stay home until they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
Very high fever (104°F or higher):
• Student will be sent home immediately. Emergency measures may be used to lower temperature, and EMS may be called if needed.
• May return only after being fever-free for 24 hours without medication and feeling well enough to participate in school activities.
⚠️ Students should not be given fever-reducing medication just to return to school, as this can spread illness to others.
🤢 My child vomited this morning but feels better. Should they stay home?
Yes. Students should remain home for 24 hours after vomiting, even if symptoms improve quickly, to prevent spreading illness.
🤧 My child has diarrhea. When can they return?
Students may return 24 hours after their last episode of diarrhea if no other symptoms are present.
😷 What about colds, flu, or other contagious illnesses?
Students with flu-like symptoms, strep throat, conjunctivitis (pink eye), or other contagious conditions should stay home until cleared by a doctor or symptom-free per district guidelines.
🦠 Can I give my child medicine and still send them to school?
No. Students should not be given fever-reducing medication in order to return to school. This can mask illness and spread germs to others.
Health Resources & Guidelines
Click below to view or download helpful health information and district policies:
🍽 Breakfast & Lunch Menus
❓ Questions and Answers
- 📄 Questions and Answers (PDF) (If it doesn’t open, right-click and select “Save Link As”)
🧼 Head Lice Policy
- 📄 Head Lice Policy (PDF) (If it doesn’t open, right-click and select “Save Link As”)
🦠 Ringworm Policy
- 📄 English (DOC) (If it doesn’t open, right-click and select “Save Link As”)
- 📄 Spanish (DOCX) (If it doesn’t open, right-click and select “Save Link As”)
👁 Pinkeye Guidelines
- 📄 English (DOC) (If it doesn’t open, right-click and select “Save Link As”)
- 📄 Spanish (DOCX) (If it doesn’t open, right-click and select “Save Link As”)
💉 Strep Fact Sheet
- 📄 Strep Fact Sheet (PDF) (If it doesn’t open, right-click and select “Save Link As”)
Donations Welcome
The clinic appreciates donations of tissues, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, Band‑Aids, water bottles, or crackers to support student needs.
