Marshall County Schools Observes National School Nurse Day

Pictured are 11 of the 12 school nurses who are employed by Marshall County Schools. Front row from left: Christina Robinson, Dawn Adkins, Marshall County Schools Student Services Director Casey Storm, Tammy Riding and Kelly Smith. Back row from left: Melissa O’Donnell, Denise Cramer, Christine Thames, Shellie Faulstick, Andrea Varner, Shelley Lilley and Jennifer Crow. Not pictured: Callie Earliwine.

Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. The observance was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting.

On Wednesday, Marshall County Schools celebrated the accomplishments of the county’s school nurses and their efforts to meet the needs of today’s students by providing and advocating for quality student-centered care, including helping students stay healthy, safe and ready to learn.

School Nurse Day is celebrated once a year on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week. This year, National Nurses Week is Monday, May 6 through Sunday, May 12.