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.