Student Life

Health and Wellness

Health Services

New Hampton School will provide your student with high quality school nursing services, day infirmary care, preventive and rehabilitative care for sports injuries, brief behavioral and emotional assessments, brief supportive counseling and treatment coordination, and on-site medical care for minor illnesses and injuries.

A daily clinic for acute illness and injuries will be held from 10 am until noon, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The nurse-practitioner will be available by appointment.

Health Center Hours
Monday - Friday | 7:30am – 7:30pm
Saturday - Sunday | 8:00am – 1:00pm

Flu and Virus Preparedness

As students return to campus, we take many steps to care for the health and well-being of our community.

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Our flu and virus protocol includes:
- Educating students and staff about the flu
- Asking students and staff to stay home when ill
- Asking students and staff to cover their mouth and nose when sneezing
- Providing alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Cleaning surfaces frequently
- Developing a plan to include further developments and recommendations

Counseling Services

The Counseling Department at New Hampton School offers a proactive approach to student wellness and individual assessment and support for students struggling with various emotional challenges.

Our Director of Counseling, Nicole Siciliano, MEd in School Counseling, and School Counselor, Jennifer Churchill, LCMHC, promote the health and well-being of the school community through:

A comprehensive and school-wide health and wellness curriculum
Scheduled and drop-in counseling sessions
Appropriate referrals to out-sourced therapists for students seeking long-term, individual therapy
Private office space for local clinicians to meet with students on campus
Sage: New Hampton School's resident therapy dog
Healthy Choices Support Group—a confidential weekly student group that supports healthy habit change
Bring Change to Mind—a student-led group to advocate for mental health awareness and help create a more empathetic and stigma-free community

Dining Services

New Hampton School provides nutritious, tasteful meals with a range of options including a hot food line, soup station, salad bar and deli bar. The dining hall serves three meals a day Monday through Saturday, and is open for brunch and dinner on Sundays. We accommodate special dietary needs, are a nut-free dining facility, and, also list common allergens on food labels for those with allergies.

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Services for Athletes

In addition, New Hampton School employs two full-time state-licensed certified athletic trainers. The training room is equipped with a hydro-collator, ultrasound unit, electrical muscle stimulant unit, two whirlpool tubs, and four treatment tables. New Hampton School has a total of 8 portable External Automated Defibrillators (AED's) on campus for our use. Please refer to the Athletic Training page for more details on this facility.

Student Groups and Clubs

Health and Wellness Council
Students involved in the Health and Wellness Council work closely with the members of Health Services to support the health and wellness of the student community.

Yoga
Over the course of eight weeks, students learn the basics of yoga through physical postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.

Husky Rainbow Alliance
The Husky Rainbow Alliance's mission is to be a safe, inclusive place to connect with others and educate members and the community about LGBTQ+ topics.

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