District Health Services (DHS)

This department believes that optimal learning requires good health. DHS works to ensure the health and well-being of students and staff by developing, implementing, and delivering school health services and programs. The office includes a Director, 2 Professional Assistants III, and 23  Registered Nurses (19 Cluster Nurses and 6 Special Education Nurses). All DHS Nurses bring years of pediatric and healthcare experience.

DHS delivers school health services through a team approach with registered nurses and clinic assistants who work in the school clinics. District Health Services serves as a resource for all school health related issues.

Programs and Services

• Oversight of the school-based clinics
• First Aid and CPR Training
• Coordination of the district Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program
• Immunization audit compliance oversight and assistance
• Oversight of State Mandated Screenings
• Provide health education and inservice trainings
• Promotion of wellness activities
• Management and prevention of communicable diseases
• Emergency care and crisis intervention
• Provides direct care to medically fragile students

District Health Services and Academic Success

There is a clear connection between school nursing interventions and student's success in classrooms. School Nurses help:

• Manage acute and chronic illnesses
• Reduce the number of students sent home sick and reduce unnecessary absenteeism due to health related issues
• Establishing policies and procedures for school health issues and procedures
• Provide and coordinate school health screenings (vision and scoliosis)
• Identify and address health related barriers to learning
• Support nutritional, comfort and clothing needs