Students entering 7th and 12th grades must receive certain immunizations prior to the school year starting. The immunization requirements for these students are as followed:

IF YOUR CHILD WILL ENTERING THE 7th  GRADE:

Prior to entry into the 7th grade, your child must receive:

Tdap vaccination

o This vaccination protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis

(whooping cough).

Meningococcal vaccination

o This vaccination protects against 4 of 5 types of meningococcal bacteria.

IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING THE 12th GRADE:

Prior to entry, your child must receive:

Meningococcal vaccine

o This vaccination protects against 4 of 5 types of meningococcal bacteria.

The Highland County Health Department will be offering these immunizations at school on Wednesday, April 6.  They will be at Whiteoak High School at 8:30am and Bright Elementary 9:30am-3pm. An informational packet will be mailed to current 6th and 11th grade students.  If you do not receive this information by March 31, 2022, call the school nurse at 937-927-7010 option 4.