School Health Services
Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.
Our school health program covers everything from what goes on in class to what happens at lunch and after school. Our program impacts how much students know about health, how they feel about it, and what they think is important.
Several FCPS departments provide leadership and the health department acts in a consultant role supporting our services within our schools.
- Health Education provides a sequential grades preK-12 instructional program addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health.
- Physical Education serves as a means for students to develop strength, coordination, and cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency, as well as for social development, stress reduction, and movement appreciation.
- Health Services promotes the health of students and school staff members through prevention, early intervention, and remediation of specific health problems.
- Counseling provides broad-based prevention and intervention programs to promote the physical and psychological health of students and faculty.
- School Environment creates and maintains facilities that enhance the physical and psychological well being of students. It also provides school clinics to manage injuries and illnesses of students and staff members.
- School Nutrition promotes good nutritional practices both within and outside the school settings (breakfast and lunch programs and nutrition education in the classroom).
- Employee Assistance Program (Staff Wellness) provides school staff members with the opportunity to take active roles in maintaining and achieving optimal physical and psychological health.
- School and Community Agencies integrates health and education professionals in the school and community to provide and support improved school health programs.
Latest News and Guidance
FCPS Wellness Newsletter: Latest Edition
Learn about the latest updates to the student and staff health and wellness policy. Also includes basic summer safety measures and skills to improve mental wellness for the whole family.
FCPS Asthma Process
Beginning SY 2022-23, FCPS implemented a new asthma care process.
Health and Safety Guidance Document
FCPS guidance regarding school health and safety practices.
General Registration Immunizations
To register a student in an FCPS school, appropriate immunizations are required by Virginia law.
Community Healthcare Resources
Community resources are available for families to support student needs.
Management of Life Threatening Allergies
Guidelines to assist schools with caring for students with life-threatening allergic conditions and to provide parents and/or guardians guidance about how allergies are addressed in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
COVID-19 Related Information
- Children 6 Months of Age and Older are Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccination
from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - How to Make COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Children 6 Months of Age and Older
from the Fairfax County Health Department - When Can Children Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
from HealthyChildren.org - COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) - COVID-19 Testing is Available in Fairfax & Surrounding Jurisdictions
from the Fairfax County Health Department Children - Free COVID-19 At-Home test kits through Fairfax County Public Library
- CDC No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Locator can be used to locate free of charge testing sites.
Health Authorization and Health Information Forms
Used to give school the authorization to dispense medication to a student.
Please submit the English version of this form to your school for processing.
Por favor, envíe la versión en inglés de este formulario a su escuela para su procesamiento.
Parent/health care provider authorization for the administration of epinephrine to a student with anaphylaxis.
Please submit the English version of this form to your school for processing.
Por favor, envíe la versión en inglés de este formulario a su escuela para su procesamiento.
Used to authorize school employees to follow a student's Virginia Asthma Action Plan.
Please submit the English version of this form to your school for processing.
NOTE: This form must be submitted with the Virginia Asthma Action Plan. Both forms must be completed and provided to the school.
Used to collect health information yearly on a student.
Please submit the English version of this form to your school for processing.
Por favor, envíe la versión en inglés de este formulario a su escuela para su procesamiento.
Health Information Form/Comprehensive Physical Examination Report/Certification of Immunization
Note: The School Entrance Health Form - (MCH-213-Spanish) is available on the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) website
Related Pages
FCPS + GMU: A Healthier Community
Health services are available to those without health insurance who are registering at the Dunn Loring Student Registration Welcome Center.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. When discovered early, eating disorders are treatable.
Lice: Treatment and Prevention
A list of parent and guardian responsibilities for the treatment and prevention of lice. Includes a lice treatment calendar.
Scoliosis Fact Sheet
Information on scoliosis and methods for early detection.
Voluntary Student Insurance
Student Accident Insurance is available for purchase.
School Health and Wellness
FCPS is committed to the whole child, whole school, and whole community by providing comprehensive education and services that support the success of every student and staff member.
School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) (2023-24)
Assists with the development of health policy in the school division and evaluates the status of school health, health education, school environment, and health services.
School Board Liaison: Ryan McElveen
Staff Liaison: Lea Skurpski, Director, Office of Operations and Strategic Planning