School Health

School Health provides all students' school-required vaccines, free of charge, in every Arlington Public School clinic. Contact your school nurse for more information!

About the School Health Bureau

The School Health Bureau (SHB) is administered by the County’s Public Health Division. It consists of two programs: the Parent Infant Education (PIE) Program and the School Health Program.

Parent Infant Education

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. More information about the PIE program.

School Health Program

The School Health Program works in close coordination with Arlington Public Schools (APS). School Health promotes a healthy learning environment for all APS students as well as the opportunity to achieve a lifestyle that will lead to a satisfying and productive life.

A clinic in every school - Clinic-Contact-Information(PDF, 66KB) 

  • First aid
  • Emergency care
  • Administration of medications
  • Immunizations
  • 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

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

Health Appraisal Clinic

School Health provides physical examinations required for school entry, participation in sports and special education evaluation for eligible students. A medical provider conducts these physicals. Appointments are made through the school health clinics(PDF, 66KB).

School Health Administration

Department of Human Services - School Health
2110 Washington Blvd. Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 703-228-1651
TTY: 711
Fax: 703-228-1133

School Health Bureau Director

School Health Supervisors

Parent Infant Education (PIE) Program Supervisor

School Health Forms