Welcome To

WSESU

HEALTH SERVICES

Rebecca Olmstead, RN, BS, NCSN    

District Nurse Leader              

802-451-3523    

rolmstead@wsesdvt.org

     Better Health = Better Learning            

 "Our goal is to keep students healthy and safe so they can access their education and be successful at school."

Rebecca Olmstead has worked as a school nurse since 2014 in the WSESU district and is now the district School Nurse Leader. She believes that wellness is unique to each individual. 

Rebecca graduated from BUHS and has made a career in health services. She is very proud to serve the same community she lives in.

Announcements

The Vermont Department of Health’s Asthma Program is pleased to recognize Brattleboro Area Middle School, Brattleboro Union High School, Dummerston Elementary, and Windham Regional Career Center as Asthma-friendly Schools in 2023-2024 at the GOLD LEVEL and Green Street and Guilford Elementary at the SILVER LEVEL! These actions contribute to helping students with asthma avoid triggers, maintain good asthma control, prevent missed school days, avoid costly asthma-related emergencies, and be able to breathe easier while learning. With Vermont among the top five states in the country in asthma rates it is important for schools to be as asthma-friendly, as possible. While asthma-friendly strategies are easy to implement, low cost, and benefit all students and staff – especially those diagnosed with asthma, your school has taken the impressive step to implement and/or enforce these best practices to reach bronze, silver or gold medal recognition level.


Overview of Health Services

School Nurses ...

Support upwards of 2,000 children in WSESU schools with an outlook that embraces the importance of student engagement and health equity, and the unique role the school nurse plays in addressing these issues. Our approach to student wellness is one that incorporates the understanding that social determinants of health-poverty, homelessness, racism, food insecurity, access to healthcare, etc., are strong influencing factors for student success, engagement, health, and well-being within the school community. 

Medication Management

School Nurses...

Follow state health standards and WSESU policies in regards to medication administration. 


Immunizations

School Nurses...

Ensure that all students are in compliance with the Immunization standards established by the State of Vermont

Should My Child Stay Home?

School Nurses...

Are responsible for maintaining the health and wellness of the school community. 

Health Plans: Asthma/Allergies/Food allergies/Seizures

School Nurses...

Monitor all health related emergency action plans in order to maintain student safety and engagement. 

Nutrition

School Nurses...

Promote the understanding that healthy eating helps kids grow, think clearly, and stay energetic and engaged in school. 


Athletics/Concussion Care

School Nurses...

Monitor student health, ensuring their safety and ability to participate in athletics. 

Health Insurance Information

School Nurses...

Are available to support families in accessing health insurance.