High Bridge Elementary School
40 Fairview Avenue
High Bridge, NJ 08829
Phone: 908-638-4105
Fax: 908-638-5260
 

 

 

HIGH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(908) 638-4105 EXT. 4218

 

    Please contact the school health office if:                 

  • You have any questions or concerns

  • Your child requires medication to be given at school

  • There is a change in the health status of your child, ie:

    • A new medical diagnosis

    • A significant illness (especially flu or strep infection) or injury

    • Admitted to hospital

    • Starts or stops taking medication (this helps to monitor side effects, health status or performance at school)

    • Information is kept confidential & only shared with teacher/other staff at your request or if required to prevent emergencies. Please do not assume that telling another staff member means that the health office has been notified. 

  • Please call or email  the health office with any updates 

 

Updated Covid Guidelines

If your child has tested positive for Covid: 

  • Stay home for 5 days after symptom onset. 
  • Your child can return on day 6 while wearing a mask. They must wear a mask on days 6 to 10.
  • They must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications when they return  ​

 

If your child has been exposed to Covid:

  • They can come to school if they are symptom free
  • They should take an at home Covid test on day 5 after the exposure. ​

 

School Exclusion Criteria:  

If your child is sent home from school with the following symptoms: 

  • Fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting 

They can return to school when they have been symptom free for 24 hours without the use of symptom reducing medication. 

 

If your child has had these symptoms at home, please do not send them to school until they are symptom free for 24 hours without the use of medication. 

 

State Mandated School Health Screenings: 
 
Students in NJ are required to have the following health screenings in school:
 
Kindergarten to Grade 4: weight, height, blood pressure
 
Kindergarten to Grade 2 and Grade 4: Vision Screening
  • If the screening comes back at 20/40 or greater a recommendation  will be sent home for an eye doctor evaluation.
  • If your child wears glasses they will be tested with their glasses on.

​Kindergarten to Grade 3: hearing screening  


 
 

 

Hunterdon County residents experiencing difficulties accessing food are urged to contact Hunterdon Helpline for assistance. Hunterdon Helpline can be reached by calling  908-782-4357 or visit   http://www.helplinehc.org/   

Here are some local food pantries. 

Norwescap Phillipsburg Food Pantry
604 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg NJ
908‐213‐3422
Will provide food to families in need. Call the phone number and leave a message to schedule an appointment.

The Village Pantry at Presbyterian Church of Milford
70 Bridge Street, Milford, NJ
908‐507‐3943
Remains open, individuals can come in, one person at a time. Pantry is open for everyone.
Can also call Jody Leffler ahead to order and she’ll put it together for pick up
Hours of Operation: Sundays: 11:30am to 1:30pm; Tuesdays: 6pm to 8pm; Thursdays: 6pm to 8pm

COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
Charity Care
Hunterdon Medical Center. 2100 Wescott Dr, Flemington, NJ 08822
908‐788‐6194
Per Jennifer Leon, staff will continue working and providing services from hospital. They will do the first intake
with clients by phone and will accept documentation for applications via traditional mail. Once documentation is
received, in‐person appointment will be scheduled and client will be notified of the guidelines enforced at the
hospital to enter the building.

WIC
908‐454‐1210
 

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Hunterdon County Department of Human Services. Community Services Building.

6 Gauntt Place ‐ PO Box 2900,
Flemington, New Jersey 08822
908‐788‐1300

https://oneapp.dhs.state.nj.us/

County residents who wish to apply for SNAP food assistance, or cash assistance under the Work First New Jersey program can do so online at NJHelps.org. Social Services can conduct interviews by phone. Applicants do not need to come into the office to apply.

 

 

The NJ Department of Human Services operates a toll free “warm line” which is a resource for people seeking mental health service.

The warm line is activated during events that impact the mental health of New Jersey residents.  

The warm line is available 24 hours and has language access.  Call (877) 294-HELP (4357) for assistance.

 

 

Hunterdon County Social Services:

County residents who wish to apply for SNAP food assistance, or cash assistance under the  Work First New Jersey program  can do so online a t  NJHelps.org .

During this public health crisis,  Social Services  can conduct interviews by phone. Applicants do not need to come into the office to apply.

Residents are encouraged to call Social Services at 908-788-1300 if they have an emergency housing need.