Puyallup School District
Health Services
Overview
The Puyallup School District Health Services team believes that optimal health is essential for maximum utilization of educational opportunities; therefore, the health status of the child bears a direct relationship to the quality of his or her educational achievement.
We provide a student-centered, collaborative approach to learning and health in partnership with students' families and the school community that will propel us towards our goal of supporting student health and academic success by contributing to a healthy and safe school environment.
When Is My Child Too Sick For School?
There may be times when your child is too sick to attend school.
The information below courtesy of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department provides useful information to consider when deciding whether your child is too sick to attend school and when to contact a healthcare provider.
Contact Us
Michelle Oliver, MSN, RN
Director, Health Services
Diana Wong, LPN
Health Services Manager
Immunization Information and Forms
Washington state law requires all students attending public schools to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, hepatitis B, varicella and rubella before registering for school. For more information about immunization requirements, please contact your student's school nurse or the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at (253)-649-1412. For more information, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Health Immunization Program.
Visit the Washington State Department of Health's to access your child's immunization information, or call (360)236-3595.
School and Child Care Immunizations Information for Families
Ceritificate of Exemption: Medical - Washington State Department of Health
Health Care Provider Orders for Medication at School - Pierce County Medical Society
Required Immunizations for School Year 2024-2025 - Washington State Department of Health