Leah Montgomery, RN
Jr/Sr High School Nurse
lmontgomery@mustangmail.org
814/736-9636 x 1370
Mandated Student Health Screenings and Opt-Out Policy
In accordance with the PA Public School Code Article XIV and state health guidelines, Portage School District conducts annual health screenings. These screenings include vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth measurements (height, weight, Body Mass Index/BMI). All screenings are maintained as conficential health records.
Parents/guardians have the right to exempt their child from any or all school administered health screenings based on religious, moral, or personal grounds. If wishing to opt-out, please submit a written opt-out notice to the school nurse at your child’s building by physical letter or email. There will also be an opt-out option on the Emergency Cards next school year (2027/28). You still will be required to provide the school with your child’s physical examination by their primary care physican.
