Bainbridge Island School District

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