Mrs. Anne Planchak, R.N.
703.491.4447 ext. 278
aplanchak@aquinastars.org
If you have questions, please contact the nurse between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm
Immunizations
In addition to standard vaccinations required for school attendance in the State of Virginia, the following are also required.
Hepatitis A Vaccine (HAV)– a complete series of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine is required for all incoming Kindergarten students. Rising 1st graders and newly enrolled (elementary-1st grade and above) will be considered “grandfathered) and will not be required to have the Hep. A vaccine for school enrollment (however, it is recommended).
Also Effective July 1, 2021: Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MenACWY, MCV4, or MenB). The first dose shall be administered prior to 7th grade. Students in grades 8 or above (school year 2021) will not need to go back and receive the 7th grade MenACWY dose. They will receive it with the 12th grade dose.
Physicals
- PreK and all Kindergarten students (new or returning) are required to have a physical completed and on file prior to the start of the new school year. A new physical is also required for a student transferring to Aquinas from a state other than Virginia. The physical is required to be on the Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form.
- All immunizations must be up to date before school starts.
- All Aquinas students planning to participate in an Aquinas sport are required to have a complete Sports Physical dated on or after June 1, 2022.
