Student Health

PSD health services are provided according to Colorado Department of Education guidelines and as directed by the PSD Board of Education. Health records are maintained by schools and are kept in the student's cumulative and/or health folder.

Fourteen nurses serve all PSD schools. Each school also has a health tech. 

More information is below about:

  • Food Allergies
  • Vision and Hearing
  • Attendance/Student Illness Guidelines
  • Head Lice Guidelines/Treatment
  • Immunization Requirements
  • Parent Consent for Taking Medication at School
  • Health Care Action Plans
  • Related Board Policies

 

PSD COVID Information

COVID-19 vaccines are not required for staff and students, but highly encouraged, for those who are eligible. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, fact sheets and appointments, please visit the PSD COVID Vaccine web page or the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment website. 


1. PSD Food Allergy Guidebook

PSD recognizes the needs of the growing number of PSD students with potentially life-threatening food allergies and harmful food intolerances. As public educators, PSD recognizes its responsibility to develop an appropriately safe environment for students with life-threatening food allergies. Please see the PSD Food Allergy Guidebook webpage for complete information and resources.


2. Vision and hearing:

As required by CDE guidelines, vision and hearing of students in kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth grades, or of all students in comparable age groups are referred for testing, are tested during the school year. Special attention is also given to, communicable diseases, and the health needs of special needs students are monitored.


3. Attendance guidelines:


4. Head lice guidelines and treatment:


5. Immunization requirements:


6. Consent for taking medication at school:


7. Medical marijuana


8. Health care action plans:

 

9. District policies:

Contact Information

PSD Health Coordinator
Kimberly Granger | 970.556.5905 | kgranger@psdschools.org

Student Services Office Manager
Mellisa Romero | 970.490.3264 | mellisar@psdschools.org