𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬: 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Linden Public Schools’ 19 school nurses gathered Wednesday afternoon, May 6, at the Information Commons inside Linden High School for “Cheers to School Nurses!,” a luncheon celebration recognizing National Nurses Day and the start of National Nurses Week.Held during the district’s Tiger Pride Wellness Day and the kickoff of Mental Health Awareness Month recognition, the event brought together nurses from across the district for an afternoon of appreciation, reflection, and professional connection centered on the critical role school nurses play in supporting students’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being.“The First Line of Defense”Derek Armstead stopped by the gathering to personally thank the nurses for their dedication and continued service to Linden students and families, praising the compassion and commitment they bring to schools every day.Assistant Superintendent Annabell Louis and Principal Charles Koonce also addressed the group, highlighting the department’s impact across the district. “You are the first line of defense,” Louis told the nurses. “A child cannot learn in the classroom if they’re not well — physically, emotionally, or mentally well. And that is what you do each and every day.” Koonce thanked the nurses for the expertise, calm, and consistency they bring to schools every day.𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐃: https://www.lindenps.org/article/2875027 #LPS_ShowUpAndROAR