Student Health Services | White Bear Lake Area Schools

Creating and sustaining a school environment that promotes and supports student achievement, health, and well-being.

In White Bear Lake Area Schools, we know that healthy students are better learners. Our Health Service teams are made up of Licensed School Nurses and Health Assistants who work collaboratively with families, school staff, healthcare providers, and community partners to remove health-related barriers to learning and promote health and wellness for our students.

The Licensed School Nurse develops Individual Health Plans for students and works with teachers and other school support team members (deans, school psychologists, school social workers) to provide appropriate support. Each Licensed School Nurse serves several schools.

Licensed School Nurses (LSNs) are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Board of Nursing. A bachelor's degree in Nursing with Registered Nurse licensure and Public Health Nursing Certification is required to obtain a school nurse license. LSNs provide services for students with any physical, mental or emotional health concerns that may impact school attendance, participation in school activities and learning. These may include:

Severe Life-Threatening Allergy
ADHD
Anxiety
Concussion/Head Injury
Depression
Diabetes
Medication (changes and/or concerns)
Mononucleosis
Seizures

Health Assistants provide supportive care for students under the supervision of the Licensed School Nurse including:

Students who become ill during the school day
Students who have been injured
Students who require medication administered at school
Students needing assistance with day to day management of asthma, diabetes, or other chronic conditions

Health Assistants all have CPR and First Aid training, but may or may not hold a nursing license. They assist the Licensed School Nurse in maintaining a school health record for each student, tracking immunization dates and tracking infectious conditions reported to school.

The image is a guide on determining if a child is well enough to attend school, with illustrations of a sick and healthy bear character.

Frequently Requested Information

Is My Child Well Enough to go to School?

Immunization Information

Medication at School

Some students may require medication to be given during the school day. In White Bear Lake Area Schools, medication is typically administered by the Health Assistant or Licensed School Nurse in the school Health Office. Medication must be provided to school by a parent/guardian in its original, labeled container.

Health Conditions

Hearing and Vision Screening

Students routinely have their hearing and vision screened at school. If further testing is recommended after the screening, you will be notified by the Licensed School Nurse or Health Assistant. If you would like to opt out of screenings, please let your Licensed School Nurse know.

If you have any concerns about your child’s hearing or vision, you can request a screening at any time. Please contact your Licensed School Nurse to request the screening.