As a department, our focus is supporting student health & academic success.  We are committed to contributing to a healthy & safe environment in which all students can learn. Our department is comprised of a lead nurse, several school nurses and health room assistants. We work closely with students, their families & school staff to promote better health & greater learning. Our team is responsible for mandated health screenings, immunization compliance, assessment of student health needs, development & implementation of required individual health/emergency plans, in-service training for school staff, health education & other health related issues that are present in the educational setting. Questions or concerns surrounding your child’s health are best addressed with your student's school nurse.  Staff assignments and hyperlinks to the school nurses email can be found to the right.  

  

Health Notifications:

February 2020: Coronavirus

As you likely know from extensive media coverage, the Washing State Depatment of Health (DOH) is closely monitoring the evolving Coronavirus situation. At this time, DOH reports no evidence that the illness is spreading in our state and considers it a low risk to the general public. Even so, we know this news is troubling for many families and staff as this health concern is evolving.   Our school district continues to follow guidance provided by Public Health, and will provide updates as directed by health officials.  As new information emerges, sharing accurate information during a time of heightened concern is one of the best things we can do to keep rumors and misinformation from spreading. 

Please refer to these reliable resources and health authorities for more information:

• WA State Dept. of Health coronavirus call center: 1-800-525-0127 and press #
• 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 nCov), Public Health Seattle & King County (This site includes multilingual factsheets.)
• Novel Coronavirus Outbreak 2020, WA State Department of Health
• 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Guidance for Travelers, CDC
• Anti-Stigma resources (King County public health)

 

October 2019: Fentanyl 

• Fentanyl warning for Parents and Students from the King County Public Health Department.
• Advertencia sobre el Fentanilo para Padres y Estudiantes
• Overdose and prevention information from King County Public Health

 

July 2019: Measles 

New Washington State Law taking effect which limits exemptions to Measles containing vaccine.