School Health Services Department Overview

  • Mission Statement

    The School Health Services Program supports and enhances educational success by improving and protecting the health status of students through prevention, maintenance and education.

    Did You Know?

    • Each Clinic cares for 25-100 students per day with illnesses, chronic health conditions, and injuries.
    • Each day, 25-40 students receive medication at each school clinic.
    • During the 2022-23 school year, the School Nurses:
      • Cared for 140,530 students and staff
      • Assisted 36,517 students with medication
      • Performed 34,418 special procedures (such as blood sugar checks, respiratory treatments, catheterizations, tube feedings, etc.).
    • Fayette County has 25 school clinics.

Contact Information


  • School Health Services Department
    770.460.3990 Extension 1135