Middlesex Middle School Nurses
NOW ACCEPTING HEALTH ASSESSMENT RECORDS (DATED AFTER JUNE 30TH 2025)
REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS ENTERING 7TH GRADE IN THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Welcome to the Nurse’s Office at Middlesex!
Our mission across the district is to support the health and well-being of every student, empowering them to thrive both in the classroom and beyond. We offer a comprehensive range of health services and educational programs designed to promote a safe, healthy, and nurturing school environment.
SAVE A LIFE DAY. In Honor of National Public Health Week, the Darien Health Department is participating in a statewide Save a Life Day Nalazone Training on Wednesday, April 8th, from 6-7 pm at Post 53, 0 Ledge Road. A limited number of free Narcan training kits will be offered ot training participants. For more information, email papazidis@darienct.gov.
SEASONAL HEALTH TIPS FROM THE DPS NURSES
- Staying Healthy in Spring 2026
- February is American Heart Month. Click here to learn how to TAKE ACTION FOR YOUR HEART
- Staying Healthy in the New Year 2026
Hours:
School Hours: 7:55 am -2:22 pm
Nurse Hours: 7:40 am -2:37 pm
For MMS Health Records & Unified Email:
- MMS Nurse email: mmsnurse@darienps.org
- MMS Health Records email (please use this email to send all health records): middlesexhealthrecords@darienps.org
- Fax: 203.656.9621
- Phone: (203) 655-2518
Valerie Maroney, BSN, RN Diane Ryan, NBCSN, RN ext. 3454
ext. 3238
MMS Nurses

Services Include:
- Perform annual health screenings for vision, hearing, and scoliosis
- Provide illness and injury Care, including first aid, management of chronic conditions, and response to emergencies
- Ensure the safe administration of prescribed medications
- Support community health initiatives, including compliance with state-mandated health and immunization records
- Active members of the 504 and PPT teams for students with health concerns
Helpful Links:
- Management of Students with Life-Threatening Food Allergy and MMS Parent Letter Food Allergies Dining Services
- Life-Threatening Food Allergy Information for Parents
- LTFA FAQs 2026
- Health Forms
- Medication Administration and Authorization
- DPS Health Services Website
- DPS Sick Day Guidance and CSDE - When is sick too sick for school
- DPS Lice Policy and Helpful Tips for Screening and Treating Lice
- Health Requirements and FAQ for Incoming Students
- Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFMD) Guidance 2025
- Update on Respiratory Illnesses (Community Acquired Pneumonia, Flu, RSV and COVID-19)
