As we approach the upcoming school year, Pender County Schools would like to remind you about the critical importance of ensuring your child's immunizations are up-to-date, in accordance with North Carolina state regulations.
Immunizations play a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of our students and the broader school community. As you may be aware, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has specific immunization requirements for students entering various grades.
North Carolina law also provides for two types of exemptions from required immunizations
To ensure your child is ready for the upcoming school year, please take a moment to review their immunization records and schedule any necessary vaccinations. This is especially important for students entering kindergarten, seventh grade, twelfth grade, and those who may be new to our school district.
If your child has already received the required immunizations, kindly provide updated records to the school's health office before the start of the school year. Failure to comply with immunization requirements may result in your child being excluded from school until the necessary vaccinations are completed. We want to ensure a smooth and healthy start to the school year for all students, and your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
For your convenience, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provides a detailed guide to immunization requirements, which you can access at https://immunization.dph.ncdhhs.gov/schools/k-12.htm
If there are any concerns or questions regarding immunizations, please feel free to reach out to our school nurse or the health services department.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to a safe and successful school year.
HELPFUL LINKS
Kindergarten Requirements (English) - https://bit.ly/480JQwn
Kindergarten Requirements (Spanish) - https://bit.ly/3HIiG2A
7th Grade Requirements (English) - https://bit.ly/4bkqGo5
7th Grade Requirements (Spanish) - https://bit.ly/42oxr44
12th Grade Requirements (English) - https://bit.ly/3SKdIZE
12th Grade Requirements (Spanish) - https://bit.ly/3SHSiMq
CDC Recommended Immunizations birth-6 yrs - https://bit.ly/49kEvkx
CDC Recommended Immunizations 7-18 yrs - https://bit.ly/49kqgw1
Vaccine Information - https://bit.ly/47ZYaoP
NCDHHS Immunization Exemptions - https://bit.ly/48YBmHr