Back to School Student Wellness

As we prepare for another exciting school year, Campbell County Public Schools is committed to helping every student begin the year healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Our Back-to-School Health & Wellness Checklist provides families with simple reminders to review and complete before the first day of school.

The checklist includes important health and wellness recommendations, such as scheduling annual health appointments, making sure required immunizations are current, submitting medication forms, establishing healthy sleep routines, practicing good hygiene, supporting your child’s mental wellness, and preparing for a successful return to school.

Taking a few moments to review the checklist can help prevent delays, support your child’s health, and make sure they have what they need for a great start to the school year.

Please contact your child’s school nurse with questions about health needs, medications, immunizations, or required medical forms. We look forward to partnering with you for a healthy, safe, and successful school year!

☐ Keep emergency contact information current.
☐ Send medications only with the required forms.
☐ Keep your child home when they are sick.
☐ Contact the school nurse with health questions or concerns.
☐ Partner with your school nurse to help your child have a safe, healthy, and successful school year.

Together, we can help our children learn, grow, and thrive!

☐ Complete your child’s annual well-child checkup.
☐ Schedule or complete a dental exam.
☐ Schedule a vision exam, especially if your child has difficulty seeing the board or reading.
☐ Discuss any hearing concerns with your child’s healthcare provider.
☐ Complete a sports physical if your child will participate in athletics.

☑ Stay Up to Date on Immunizations

☐ Make sure all required Virginia school immunizations are current.
☐ Submit updated immunization records to your child’s school.
☐ Talk with your child’s healthcare provider about any recommended vaccines.

☑ Medications and Health Conditions

☐ Inform the school nurse about any health conditions.
☐ Submit all required medication forms signed by your child’s healthcare provider.
☐ Send medications to school in their original pharmacy containers.
☐ Make sure emergency medications are available at school before the first day. These may include epinephrine auto-injectors, inhalers, glucagon, or seizure medications.
☐ Update your child’s emergency contacts.

☑ Stay Connected

☐ Update your child’s emergency contact information.
☐ Read school emails and newsletters.
☐ Download your school’s communication app, if one is available.
☐ Know how to contact the school nurse.
☐ Tell the school about changes in your child’s health during the school year.

☑ Practice Healthy Habits

☐ Begin adjusting your child’s bedtime one to two weeks before school begins.
☐ Help your child get the recommended amount of sleep:

• Preschool children: 10–13 hours
• Children ages 6–12: 9–12 hours
• Teenagers: 8–10 hours

☐ Encourage your child to eat a healthy breakfast each morning.
☐ Pack healthy snacks and lunches when needed.
☐ Encourage your child to drink water throughout the day.

☑ Help Prevent Illness

☐ Practice proper handwashing.
☐ Teach your child to cover coughs and sneezes.
☐ Keep your child home when sick.
☐ Review when it is safe for your child to return to school after an illness.
☐ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea.

☑ Support Mental Health

☐ Talk with your child about feelings or worries related to school.
☐ Create a consistent daily routine.
☐ Encourage screen-free family time.
☐ Practice healthy stress-management strategies.
☐ Contact school staff if your child needs additional support.

A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body.

☑ Prepare for School

☐ Make sure your child’s backpack fits properly and is not too heavy.
☐ Purchase or gather needed school supplies.
☐ Review your child’s bus route or transportation plan.
☐ Learn the school’s arrival and dismissal procedures.
☐ Save important school telephone numbers.

☑ Review Outdoor and Sports Safety

☐ Pack a refillable water bottle.
☐ Apply sunscreen before outdoor activities.
☐ Choose weather-appropriate clothing.
☐ Use helmets for biking and other wheeled activities.
☐ Follow concussion and sports safety guidelines.

Campbell County Public Schools is pleased to partner with Johnson Health Center’s School-Based Oral Health Program to provide students with access to dental care during the school day.

Johnson Health Center’s mobile dental team will visit participating schools and can provide:

☐ Dental exams
☐ Teeth cleanings
☐ Dental X-rays
☐ Optional fluoride treatments
☐ Optional dental sealants

Your child does not have to be an established Johnson Health Center patient to participate. Every student is welcome.

Insurance and Payment Information

Johnson Health Center will bill FAMIS, Medicaid, or private dental insurance when applicable. Families without insurance may apply for reduced fees based on household size and income.

Please be aware that many insurance companies cover only one cleaning every six months. A recent dental cleaning may affect whether the school-based visit is covered.

How to Participate

Parents and guardians should complete and sign the required dental forms. Please provide a copy of your child’s dental insurance card when applicable.

Families may complete the form online or review the full dental packet below.

Wellness is about small, everyday choices.

By working together at school and at home, we can build healthy habits that last.