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You Are In: Health and Safety
VISD Health Services
Your school health team supports student learning by helping students and staff to stay as healthy as possible during the school day.
Sarah Day, RN, BSN: Nurse Sarah is the district nurse and is responsible for the overall district health program. Sarah works Tues – Fri and can be reached at 206-445-8362.
Nora Denning, LPN: Nurse Nora works primarily in the Chautauqua Health Room. Nora works Mon – Thurs and can be reached at 206-463-2882 x404.
The nurses can also be reached via e-mail: first initial, last name @vashonsd.org
Illness
Contagious Illness
- Influenza
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Chicken Pox
- Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
- MRSA
- Impetigo
- Ringworm
- Strep Throat
- Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
- Head Lice:
- Head Lice Fact Sheet
- Lice 101
- Vashon School District Lice Procedure
- Lice Detection Combing
- Prescription and Non Prescription Lice Treatments
- Alternative Methods for Lice Removal
Life-threatening illness: Per Washington State Law, Health Care Provider orders, medications and/or supplies must be in place no later than the first day of school. Parents must meet with the district nurse to establish a plan of care before school begins (preferably 2 weeks in advance).
- Diabetes
- Severe Allergy
- Moderate to Severe Asthma
- Seizure Disorder
Immunization: The Vashon Island School District per Washington State Law requires either a completed Certificate of Immunization or a signed Certificate of Exemption to be submitted within thirty days of your child’s first day of school. When your child enters 6th grade, a Tdap (whooping cough) booster shot is required.
Forms
Resources
- Vashon Resource List
- Low Cost or Free Children’s Health Insurance
- Dental Van
- Vision: If you cannot afford a vision exam or glasses for your child, please contact district nurse, Sarah Day
- American Academy of Pediatrics website for parents
- Center for Disease Control
- Public Health – Seattle and King County
- Seattle Children’s Medical Center
- Head Lice – Evidence based links
- IdentifyUS
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Head Lice
- Guidelines for Treatment of Head Lice
Bullying and Harrassment
Vashon Island School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, parents/legal guardians, volunteers, and patrons that is free from harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Here is a family-friendly resource for more information and tips on how to prevent bullying: Committee for Children. See School Board Policy #3207 Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying, the Incident Report Form, and Procedures. All incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying should be promptly reported to your child's school principal. The name and contact information for each school's administrator is posted on the school website. The district compliance officer under RCW 28A.300.285 is the Assistant to the Superintendent, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 206.-463-2121, ext. 7.
Policy 3207 Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Policy 3207 P Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
3207F Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Incident Reporting Form
Drug and Substance Abuse Resources
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
NIDA for Teens SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse & Dependency Services Parenting Teens (multiple topics)
Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
VISD is committed to a safe and civil educational environment that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. More information, including definitions, can be found in School Board Policy 3207. Per board policy and Washington State law, the superintendent has appointed a compliance officer as the primary district contact to receive copies of all formal and information complaints and ensure policy implementation. Compliance Officer: Donna Donnelly, 206-463-2121 x8123, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)