Hello!! I am the new School Nurse for Carpenter Hill Elementary. Although new to Hays CISD, I have been a nurse for almost 19 years, with 6 of those years in school nursing at AISD. My background in nursing also includes Adult Intermediate Care, Infection Prevention, and Occupational Health. I have 2 degrees - one from UT-Austin, and my nursing degree from UT Medical Branch in Galveston. My husband and I live here in Buda, with our 2 children (also students in Hays CISD), and our two dogs. I am excited to serve this community of Carpenter Hill students and their families, as well as get to know all of you! Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your student's health needs or if you have any questions. I am here to partner with you and assist in any way I can to have a successful and healthy rest of the school year!

School nursing is a professional registered nursing specialty that involves identification, assessment, prevention, and intervention to remedy or modify students' health needs. The nurses' goal is to promote the optimum health of students and the students' abilities to achieve their individual educational goals by keeping students in school.  

Nurses monitor required immunizations, perform mandated health screenings, track communicable diseases, plan for emergencies and provide direct care to students. Please use the links to the left to learn more about the Hays CISD District Health Services.

We would like to assure you that medical information about your child is treated as confidential by the nurses and all school staff.  We do not share information about your child with outside parties nor can we discuss health concerns of any other student with you. 

Medications at School  

Please remember not to send medications with students. For safety reasons, all medications should be delivered directly to the school nurse. You can find the district’s medication guidelines here: Link to district page.  Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of all students.

All medication (including over the counter and prescription) must be in the originally marked labeled container and must be provided by the parent or guardian.  All medications must be kept in the nurse’s office unless the student is cleared by both the physician and school nurse to self-carry. All narcotics/controlled medication must be kept in the nurse’s office at all times. All medication to be administered by District staff shall be provided according to the Medication Policy FFAC. First doses of medications shall not be given at school. Expired Medications will not be given. No more than a 30 day supply of medications may be kept on campus.  

**Reminder: In accordance with Board of Nursing regulations, we can no longer administer medications without a doctor’s order. Please have your doctor fill out a medication authorization form. Medication Authorization (English/Spanish)

Clothing Donations Needed

Accidents can happen at any age, whether from spilled food, nosebleeds, or bathroom mishaps, and students often need a change of clothes. To help them get back to class quickly, we keep a variety of sizes on hand in our Clothing Closet in the clinic. 
We’re currently in need of gently used pants and shorts with elastic waistbands, as they are easier for students to manage. Donations are always appreciated and welcome. Thank you for your support! 

End of the year: At the end of the school year, please ensure you pick up all medications by the last day of school. Any remaining medications will be disposed of on May 23, 2025. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Marika Veregge, RN
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(512) 268-8509, EXT. 42605
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