The health and welfare of your child is of the utmost importance to us. The San Mateo Union High School District commits to providing a clean and safe environment for our students, and strives to keep parents and family members informed about medical practices and any potential hazards to your child. Valuable knowledge about cardiac health, flu season immunization options, and District policy regarding physical exams and screenings, student medication, free clinics and accessible healthcare for California residents and more is also available on the district website.

For additional information or for questions regarding health forms or requirements, please contact the Health Services Manager Sara Devaney at sdevaney@smuhsd.org or Health Services and Employee Wellness Lead Ana Herold at aherold@smuhsd.org. For health services at San Mateo HS, contact our Health Aide.

SMHS Health Aide: Shana Scatena 
Email:  sscatena@smuhsd.org
Phone: (650) 558-2322
Hours Available:  8am-4pm

Medications:  State law requires written authorization for students to carry and self-administer medication or to be assisted by authorized school personnel in the administration of medication while at school.

Authorization for Medication(s) to be Taken During School Hours Form 157
SMUHSD Medication Policy

Excuse from Physical Education: When a student is to be excused from P.E. class for four days or less, a written note from a parent/guardian is to be given directly to the P.E. teacher. If a student is to be excused for five days or more, the Health Aide must receive written instructions from the student’s MD, NP, or DO, please use the PE Medical Exempt Form. A written excuse from the physician is required each semester the student is to be excused.  Please see the SMUHSD PE Restricted Activity/Medical Policy for more details.

Clearance for Sports: Sports Net