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Welcome to School Health and Nursing Services
The Bainbridge Island School District has a long-standing commitment to student health and wellness. Each school has a registered nurse available to provide a wide range of services in the educational setting.
Nursing Services
If you have questions or concerns about your student's health, please contact your school nurse.
Services Provided
Basic Screenings
- Vision
- Hearing
Health Care Services
- Illness and injury care during the school day
- Nursing assessment & consultation for physical and mental health
- Health care planning for acute & chronic illnesses
- Prescribed medication administration & monitoring
- Emergency planning
Health Promotion
- Health education for students, families and educational staff
- Advocates for prevention and wellness
- Advocates for safe and health learning environment
- Promotes parent/community involvement
Monitoring
- Immunizations
- Communicable diseases
Resources & Referrals
- Health insurance for children and families
- Health care for children & families
- Family and community services
For Parents/Guardians of students in grades 6-12
Beginning July 2005, schools in Washington are required by the legislature to provide information at the beginning of each school year on Meningococcal Disease and the HPV virus to parents/guardians of students in grades 6-12 (RCW 28A.210.080). This includes information on:
- Characteristics of the disease
- How the disease is spread
- Current vaccination recommendations
- How to obtain additional information
Contact UsHealth and Nursing ServicesJenny BaleLead District School Nurse206-780-1096