Middlesex Middle School Nurses

STAYING HEALTHY OVER THE HOLIDAYS 2025 !!

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.

Meet the School Nurses:

• MMS Nurse email: mmsnurse@darienps.org
• MMS Health Records email (please use this email to send all health records): middlesexhealthrecords@darienps.org

• Valerie Maroney, BSN, RN
  • ext: 3454
  • vmaroney@darienps.org
     
• Diane Ryan, NBCSN, RN
  • ext: 3294 
  • diryan@darienps.org

Phone: 203.655.2158
Fax: 203.656.9621

School Hours: 7:55 am -2:22 pm
Nurse Hours: 7:40 am -2:37 pm

 

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

Links to Important Information:

• Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFMD) Guidance 2025

• Update on Respiratory Illnesses (Community Acquired Pneumonia, Flu, RSV and COVID-19)

• Health Forms

• Medication Administration and Authorization

• DPS Health Services Website

• DPS Sick Day Guidance and CSDE - When is sick too sick for school

• Management of Students with Life Threatening Food Allergy and MMS Parent Letter Food Allergies Dining Services

• DPS Lice Policy 

• Health Requirements and FAQ for Incoming Students