Health Services Department

Welcome back to school! Please have the following forms completed and turn them into your school nurse for the 2025-2026 school year as soon as possible or before August 29th, 2025. 

1. Updated Immunization Records

2. Medication Forms for both OTC and prescribed medications. 

3. Medical Forms for Anaphylaxis & Food Allergy, Asthma, Diabetes, and Seizures. 

Welcome to Hanover! The following medical information is needed for your student to attend. Please call your school nurse or the Director of Health Services (219-374-3533 OR kdonaghue@hanover.k12.in.us) if you have any questions. Each school nurse with their contact information can be found underneath this information.

1. Immunization Records

2. School Physical. An IHSAA Sports Physical is needed for Athletics only. 

3. Medication Forms for both OTC and prescribed medications. 

4. Medical Forms for Anaphylaxis & Food Allergy, Asthma, Diabetes, and Seizures. 

5. Please notify the School Nurse of any other medical issues that may affect your student's time during school hours. Please notify the Athletic Director (219-374-3806 OR rbridges@hanover.k12.in.us) of any medical issues that may affect your student's time during athletics. 

Attention Parents and Guardians,

THE DEADLINE TO BE IN VACCINATION COMPLIANCE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2025. 

YOUR CHILD MAY NOT COME TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025, IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE PROOF OF IMMUNIZATIONS. 

If you are unable to get the required vaccine(s) by September 12th, 2025, you need to contact your school nurse ASAP with the date your child will be receiving the vaccine(s). With this notice, you will find the Indiana 2025-2026 Required and Recommended School Immunizations and information from the Lake County Health Department Immunization Clinic. Please take note of the required vaccinations and grade level for your student to ensure they are compliant. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to your school nurse.

This is a state requirement in order to attend school. Students must have their completed required immunizations, or a religious/medical exemption form on file with the school nurse. 

If you choose to decline, the Immunization Objection Form can be found on the Hanover website under the Health Services Department under Health Forms and a copy has been attached to this notice. 

Thank you for your time,

The Nursing Staff at HCSC

NO COST Vaccines

Immunization Requirements 

Immunization Form

• All medications (both OTC and prescribed) must be brought to school by a parent/guardian. Students are not allowed to carry or possess medications on their person or in their locker. Violations of this rule will be considered violations of Policy 5530 and discipline will apply.
• All medications must be in the original container with proper labeling.
• A new Authorization for Medication and Treatment form must be completed and signed each year by the parent/guardian for any OTC medications (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, TUMS, etc.).
• A new Physician Authorization Form must be completed in addition to the Authorization for Medication and Treatment form for any prescription medications. 
• For emergency medications such as Epi-Pens or asthma rescue inhalers, a Physician Authorization Form must be completed and signed by the physician in addition to the forms mentioned above.
• It is recommended that, if at all possible, daily OTC and prescribed medications be scheduled either before or after the school day.

Medication Policy

Any questions, please reach out to your school nurse.

All incoming kindergarten students are required to have the following state required examinations: physical, dental, vision (completed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, not your family physician).

 

• You may start the exam process now in order to obtain these examinations in time for your kindergartener beginning school in August 2025.
• If your child will be needing any of the following items, please contact your school nurse prior to your child’s medical exam so that appropriate forms may be completed by parents & physicians.
• Some examples are listed below:
  • Medication needed during school hours
  • Diet prescription
  • Asthma action plan
  • Food allergy
  • Seizure action plan
  • Diabetes plan
• An original birth certificate & immunization record needs to be turned in to the nurse at the time of registration.