The occurrence of health conditions affecting our students is similar to occurrences nationwide. The District has students with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, genetic syndromes, immune disorders, heart problems, asthma, other respiratory problems, seizures, severe food allergies, ADHD, and so on. Mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse also affect an increasing number of students.

Need mental health support? See our Support & Wellness Resources. 

The District employs a Coordinator of Health Services and full-time school nurses who provide health care to all buildings and off-site programs. The buildings are divided between the nurses so that the nurse can be a member of the building team and provide continuity of services to students.

Building secretaries and health paraeducators administer medications and provide basic first aid to students. One-on-one health paraeducators provide direct care to students with more severe health conditions and physical limitations.

The nurses provide staff training and ongoing supervision of all staff delivering health services. The nurses respond to emergency situations in buildings and provide advanced first aid. The nurses also provide direct nursing care to specific students, care coordination, health record maintenance, and health promotion across the District. 

Meet Our School Nurses

Healthy Kids School-Based Health Clinics are an extension of the traditional health services provided in the district. The Clinic is a community collaboration that provides free health care services, including physical health, mental health, dental, and vision care to uninsured and underinsured children in Johnson County. Learn more about Healthy Kids School-Based Health Clinics.