Hi AJHS students and families!  I am Mrs. Holmes, the school nurse at Aptakisic Junior High School.  I am looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you over the course of the next year.  The 2024-2025 school year will be my sixth year as a school nurse and my 10th year as a nurse overall.  

My family consists of my husband of 9 years, my 5-year-old daughter, Adalyn, my 9 month old daughter, Everly, and my 9-year-old puggle, Lucy.  I'm looking forward to a great school year! 

P: (847) 353-5508

F: (847) 353-5505

Attendance Line: (847) 353-5503

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Hi Meridian, parents, staff, and community! My name is Mrs. Dale Furnish and I am the Meridian School Nurse. I am married and I have 3 children and 4 stepchildren!! We are a pretty full household. We also have 3 dogs, 1 cat, and a bearded dragon named Tank. We live on a lake so we spend a lot of time on our boat skiing, tubing, and water skiing. We also love to garden. 

I worked as an ER nurse at Mount Sinai in Chicago and at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. I love being a nurse and look forward to working with your children. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me. Email Mrs. Dale Furnish

P: (847) 955-3508

F: (847) 634-4229

Attendance Line: (847) 955-3503

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Virtual Health Office

My name is Chris Straszewski. I have enjoyed being the nurse at Pritchett School for the past 15 years. It has been a pleasure watching the students begin Kindergarten and grow as they move on to Meridian to fourth grade. My passion has been maintaining the health and safety of the students and staff. I do this by staying current on all health regulations and best practices.

Each student at Pritchett School is an individual and I pride myself on giving individualized care.

P: (847) 353-5708

F: (847) 215-3259

Attendance Line: (847) 353-5703

Email: Mrs. Chris Straszewski

Virtual Health Office

Hello Tripp Elementary!  My name is Mrs. Ruby and I am the new school nurse at Tripp Elementary this year! 

Read Mrs. Ruby's new hire bio here:

Rania Ruby worked in District 59 as a school nurse for 7 years. Her hobbies include traveling and reading. Her favorite thing about working in education is interacting and establishing relationships with students. She is looking forward to meeting her new coworkers and students this year.

P: (847) 955-3608

F: (847) 215-3268

Attendance Line: (847) 955-3603

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