School Nurse and Health Information
School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing. School Nurses focus on advancing the health and wellness of the students to enhance academic achievement. School nurses promote normal growth and development, health, and safety. The school nurse intervenes with actual or potential health problems, develops a plan of care, and promotes a safe environment where children can learn to the best of the student's ability.School nurses collaborate with other members of the school team and partner with the community, families, students, and other members of health care to advocate for student health.
Mrs. Jenny Adkins, BSN, RN
Office Phone: (260) 665-2854 ext. 1215
Central Office
400 S. Martha St.
Angola, IN 46703
Information for MSDSC Families
1) Required health paperwork: annual Health Assessment Record and CHIRP permission are available in the main office of every building
Español forms available upon request
• Annual health updates are included in back to school paperwork for every returning student.
• All new and re-enrolling students are required to have both forms, the annual health update and CHIRP permission form.
2) Immunization Requirements for 2021-2022 school year (links below)
Local immunization resources:
- Family doctor or assigned physician through Hoosier Healthwise
- Steuben County Health Department
- By appointment only 260-668-1000 ext. 1500
- additional services available
- Urgent Care of Cameron Memorial Community Hospital
- by appointment only
- additional services available
Staff Education
MSD of Steuben County staff IDOE approved CPR resources:
CPR-Heimlich Maneuver-AED Certification
Seizure Training for Staff:
Online Training course
Printed certificate is proof of course completion.
Self-Study Information (7 bullets listed beneath) - This is the third bullet listed on the IDOE Seizure page.
Both links are mandatory to complete the new seizure legislation IC 20-28-3-9, starting in the 2020-2021 school year.
