Senior High Health Office

401-397-6893

Jaqueline Casavant, School Nurse Teacher, BSN -
jacqueline_casavant@ewg.k12.ri.us

Patricia Bennard, LPN - patricia_bennard@ewg.k12.ri.us

Christina Rosato, District Health Clerk -
christina_rosato@ewg.k12.ri.us

 A community-wide FREE vaccination clinic held on 10/9/25 AND 11/5/25 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Metcalf Elementary School cafeteria. Information on how to register for the clinic.

Here’s some important information about the FREE flu vaccine clinic:

  • Register online at schoolflu.com to schedule an appointment.

  • Online registration is strongly recommended to ensure enough vaccine is available for all who attend this

    event.

  • Walk-ins will be limited on a first come, first served basis when resources are available.

  • Insurance information will be collected. However, people without insurance may also get vaccinated.

  • The vaccine is FREE with no out-of-pocket costs for anyone.

  • The flu is a serious, highly contagious, and sometimes deadly disease. Catching the flu usually results in missing

    days of work and school. You might even have to spend time in the hospital.

  • Don’t take the risk — the flu

    vaccine is your best protection against the flu and severe illness.

  • For more information, visit health.ri.gov/flu, or call the Rhode Island Department of Health Info Line at

    401-222- 5960 / Relay 711.

Sick Student?  Here are some guidelines on when to stay home and when to return.

Stay Home

A student should stay home from school if they:

  • Are actively vomiting

  • Have a temperature greater than 100.4⁰F

  • Have an unexplained rash

  • Have frequent diarrhea

  • Have severe, persistent pain anywhere

  • Have cold symptoms severe enough to impact learning/participation 

  • Have been diagnosed with a specific condition requiring exclusion

Return to School

A student may return to school post- illness when:

  • fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for 24 hours

  • free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours

  • illness/injury related symptoms have resolved enough for school participation

Vaccinate Before you Graduate

What is Vaccinate Before You Graduate?

Vaccinate Before You Graduate (VBYG) is an adolescent immunization program open to all middle and high school students. Students should visit their healthcare provider every year or a well care visit and needed immunizations; however, all immunizations that students need are also available through VBYG.

For more information, contact

The Wellness Company:

401-461-0662

twc.thewellcomp.com/vbyg

High School Health Requirements

Requirements for students entering 9th grade

  • 2 doses of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine

Requirements for students entering 12th grade

  • 2nd dose of Meningococcal vaccine

  • Up to date physical (dated within the last 12 months)

  • Recommended: Meningitis B series 

High School Screenings

9th Grade: Vision

  • Vision screenings are performed each semester by the school nurse.

Exeter West Greenwich High School Health Office Phone: 401-397-6839 Fax: 401- 397-2479