Billings Nurse's Office

Dawn Moore, RN

CONTACT INFORMATION:

  • Phone: (417) 744-2552, ext. 12

  • Email: moored@billings.k12.mo.us

  • Mailing Address: 118 W. Mt. Vernon, Billings, MO 65610

  • Fax: (417) 744-4357

  • Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday while school is in session

ABOUT ME:

My name is Dawn Moore. I have been a Registered Nurse for 30 years and here at Billings for 16 years. My experience has been in Cardiac, Same Day Surgery, and the County Health Department.

My kids all went and are graduates of Billings. Cody Moore, Hayley and Ethan Mooneyham and Mikayla Moore. I also have a granddaughter, Parker Mae Mooneyham who eventually will be a Billings student as well.

I enjoy watching baseball, softball, bastketball and volleyball. I am an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

When I graduated nursing school, the last thing I wanted to do was work with Pediatrics, but look where I have been for the past 16 years! I really enjoy being here at Billings. I consider every student as one of my own kids!

Ma and Parker Mae

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION before the 2023-2024 School Year

If you have a student going into Preschool, Kindergarten, 8th grade or 12th grade, please make sure their immunizations are up to date. If they are not, they will be sent home the first day of school until the immunizations have been completed. If you have questions regarding this, please call the nurse's office at (417) 744-2552, ext. 12.

23-24 REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS

Vision and Hearing Screenings

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Vision and/or hearing difficulties are oftentime a barrier for a child and learning. Many times with screenings these issues are found and further assistance can be given so that all students can be successful in school.

All routine screenings can be declined by a parent/guardian.  Please make contact with the nurse if you wish to decline or opt-out of screenings.

Is it okay for my child to go to school today?

The answer is "NO" if they have any of the following symptoms or contagious illnesses/diseases. If you are unsure, it is always best to call your doctor's office or contact the school nurse.

  • A fever over 100.0° Fahrenheit (F) – Your child can return to school after they’ve been fever-free for 24 hours without medicine to treat or prevent fever.

  • Diarrhea – Having loose poop (stool) more often that isn’t caused by a change in diet.

  • Throwing up (vomiting) – If student vomited at home or school, they should not return to school for at least 24 hours without vomiting.

  • Coughing that disrupts normal activity.

  • Pain from earache, headache, sore throat, or recent injury.

  • Yellow or green drainage from the eye(s).

  • Head lice or scabies.

  • A new rash – Not all rashes mean your child must stay home from school. Check with their doctor or health care provider.

  • A contagious disease is one that can be spread by close contact with a person or object. Your child must stay home from school if they have a contagious disease. They may be contagious before showing any signs of illness.

    • Some contagious diseases include:

      • COVID-19

      • Chickenpox

      • The flu

      • Pinkeye (conjunctivitis)

      • Strep throat

      • A cold

      • Measles

      • Whooping cough (pertussis)

      • Impetigo

Nurse's Office News

RONALD McDONALD TOOTH TRUCK

The Tooth Truck will return again this year. More information to come in the future!!!

DENTAL SCREENINGS AND FLUORIDE VARNISH

Dental screenings and first varnish applications will be done in December. Please send in the forms for your student(s) if you would or would not like this done. If you need a new form or have questions, please contact Nurse Moore.