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About School Health

The School Health Bureau (SHB) is administered by the County’s Public Health Division in close coordination with Arlington Public Schools (APS).

A clinic in every school

First aid
Emergency care
Administration of medications
Immunizations
TB skin tests
Hearing screening
Vision screening

Case management services

Assistance to children with complex medical needs
Education of parents and caregivers
Linkage to community providers and resources

Services for babies and toddlers

PIE (Parent Infant Education) Program

Education and training

Educating students on important health topics
Training APS staff in emergency medication usage
Promoting prevention of communicable diseases

Other services

Coordination with Special Education and Mental Health
Response to outbreaks and emergencies

School Health promotes a healthy learning environment for all Arlington Public Schools students, and the opportunity to achieve a lifestyle that will lead to a satisfying and productive life.

School Forms: Click here for health requirements and forms for children attending Arlington Public Schools.

If your child will need medications or special procedures in school, you will need the following:

More Information About Schools and Health

Frequently Asked Questions (Including clinic information, school policies and immunization requirements)
Adolescent Health Issues
Flu
Health Education (health topics, including illnesses, conditions, safety tips)
Immunizations
Injury Prevention
Let's Get Healthy!
Nutrition and Health Classes for Parents
Lice
Nutrition
Physical Activity
When Your Child Has A Fever
Screening for Scoliosis
Preventing Concussion

Health Appraisal Clinic

School Health provides physical examinations required for school entry, participation in sports and special education evaluation for eligible students. Our staff physician, along with the school's assigned public health nurse and aide, conducts these clinics at certain middle and high schools around the County. Appointments are made through the school health clinics.

Ready Families Program

The Ready Families Program provides health screening, immunizations, and community referrals to non-English speaking students entering Arlington Public Schools through the Intake Center. Now located on the first floor of the Syphax Education Center at 2110 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204, the program is staffed by a bilingual public health nurse and clinic aide, and strives to meet the needs of families new to the Arlington school system, and many times, new to the United States.

Parent Infant Education (PIE)

PIE is a family-centered program that serves children who have special needs from birth through two years of age. The program helps families work with their children to help them develop to their maximum potential. Services include individual plans for each child for services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and educational services. Click HERE for more information.

Behavioral Healthcare

Children & Family

Economic Independence

Public Health

Environmental Health

Immunizations

Medical Reserve Corps

Healthier Arlington