School Nurse: Eulanda Ewing Sparks

School Nurse's Corner

Welcome to the Hunt Intermediate School Nurse’s Corner! Our school nurse, Mrs. Eulanda Ewing-Sparks, is here to help keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. She provides daily health support for students and works closely with families and staff to promote wellness across our campus in Mississippi.

💙 How the School Nurse Supports Students

Mrs. Sparks supports students in many important ways throughout the school day, including:

Caring for students who feel sick or injured

Headaches, stomachaches, minor injuries, fever checks, and general health concerns

First aid and basic medical support

Providing care for cuts, scrapes, bumps, and other minor emergencies

Managing student health plans

Supporting students with asthma, allergies, diabetes, seizures, or other medical needs while at school

Medication support (as permitted by school policy)

Assisting with nurse-approved medications and keeping proper documentation on file

Health screenings and wellness checks

Helping with vision/hearing screenings and monitoring student health needs

Supporting students with chronic conditions

Helping students stay safe and comfortable throughout the school day with appropriate health accommodations

Promoting healthy habits

Encouraging hygiene, wellness education, hydration, and healthy choices

Communicating with parents/guardians

Reaching out when a student needs to go home, requires follow-up care, or has a health concern that needs attention

🏫 When Should a Student Visit the Nurse?

Students should visit the nurse if they are experiencing symptoms such as:

fever, nausea, vomiting, or severe stomach pain

headaches that won’t improve

allergic reactions or breathing trouble

injuries from recess or PE

medical concerns related to a documented condition

Mrs. Sparks also helps determine if a student needs rest, return-to-class support, or parent contact.

👨‍👩‍👧 Helpful Information for Parents/Guardians

To help us keep your child safe at school, please remember:

✅ Update emergency contacts and phone numbers regularly

✅ Inform the school of any medical conditions, allergies, or new diagnoses

✅ Provide required documents for medication or medical action plans

✅ Send doctor notes when needed for health-related absences

✅ Notify the school if your child has had a contagious illness so we can help prevent spread

🚑 Health & Safety is Our Priority

Hunt Intermediate School is committed to providing a safe learning environment. Mrs. Sparks plays a key role in responding quickly to health concerns and partnering with families to support student well-being.