To the parents/guardians of all 7th grade students:
7th grade boys will be screened for scoliosis on Monday, June 8, 2026
7th grade girls will be screened for scoliosis on Tuesday June 9, 2026
School law requires that screening for scoliosis be performed on all children between the ages of 10 and 18, every two years. Therefore, in the Branchburg Township Schools, we conduct scoliosis screenings in 5th and 7th grade. The purpose of the screening program is to detect possible curvatures of the spine in children. If the condition is detected early and appropriately treated, progressive spinal deformity may be prevented.
The screening will be conducted by the school nurse, privately in the Health Office, with the assistance of another nurse. The nurse will check your child’s back by observing it while your child is standing and bending forward. You will be contacted if there is any reason to have your child evaluated further by their doctor.
To assure a view of the spine, we will request that students privately expose their backs during screening. It is recommended that boys wear a shirt that can be easily removed. Girls should wear a bra, sports bra, bathing suit top, or camisole under a shirt or sweater.
If you have any questions regarding the spinal screening program, please contact the school nurse.
If your child is currently under treatment for a spinal condition or if you would rather that your child NOT be screened, return the completed form below by May 29, 2026, to your child’s school nurse. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO RETURN THIS FORM OTHERWISE.
Thank You,
Mrs. Hoffman
BCMS School Nurse
