Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
School Health & Safety
A healthy, prepared school community.
Everyday health & safety
Health needs
Contact Nancy Riccardi, School Nurse, about illness, health plans, immunization records, medication requirements, and return-to-school questions.
Email the nurseSafe school routines
Keep emergency contacts current, report safety concerns to staff promptly, and follow directions during arrival, dismissal, and emergency drills.
District Health ServicesPandemic Response
Our Pandemic Response Team coordinates school communication and implementation of district health and safety directions during a public-health emergency.
Report illness concerns to the nurse. Follow current school notices and district guidance for reporting, attendance, prevention measures, and return to school. Families will receive instructions if operations or instruction change.
Pandemic Response Team
| School contact | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Liana Summey | Principal | lsummey@nps.k12.nj.us |
| Tatyana Zapata | School Counselor | tzapata@nps.k12.nj.us |
| Nancy Riccardi | School Nurse | nriccardi@nps.k12.nj.us |
| Paula Durango | School Clerk | pdurango@nps.k12.nj.us |
| Barbara Sas | School Clerk | bsas@nps.k12.nj.us |
| Michael Kucyk | Social Studies Teacher | mkucyk@nps.k12.nj.us |
| Sean Holmes | Parent Liaison | s1holmes@nps.k12.nj.us |
| James May | Senior Security Guard | jmay@nps.k12.nj.us |
For help reaching the team, call 973-350-5088. Follow current district and public-health directions for specific requirements.