The Philosophy of the Central Valley School District Health Services Department is to work within the regulations set forth by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing to meet the school health mandates outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, to support a level of wellness ensuring students have the opportunity to achieve maximum benefit from their educational experience.

The Pennsylvania Certified School nurse serves in a pivotal role that bridges health care and education. Through education, prevention, and early intervention the Health Services Department works collaboratively with school, community, and families to foster the student's ability to become a healthy, productive adult. The Health Services Department is dedicated to:

- Providing health screenings (mandated by the PA Department of Health and as requested by parent/guardian)

- Hearing screening (K, 1, 2, 3, 7, 11)

- Height, weight, and vision screening (every grade, every year)

- Scoliosis screening (6, 7)

- Providing support for children with chronic health problems

- Monitoring immunizations

- Providing health education programs for students and staff

- Being members of student support teams

- Administering medications and providing nursing procedures

- Working as a resource for families on available community health care programs

Fifth Disease

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Head Lice

MRSA

Norovirus

Strep Throat and Scarlet Fever

Tick Bite Prevention & Awareness

Understanding Tick Bites & Lyme Disease

The Smile Dentistry Program is coming to Central Valley on the following dates in the 2019-2020 school year: