Health Services
Immunization Requirements
Routine vaccination is an essential preventive care service for children and adolescents that should not be delayed because of COVID-19 pandemic. Texas state laws require that all children entering public schools be fully immunized. Please click on this link to see what vaccinations are required by age and by grade.
Immunization Exemptions
Texas laws also allow parents to opt out of vaccinations. The following link will give you information on how to obtain an affidavit so that your child can be exempted from vaccinations. You must apply for the affidavit and present it to your school before your child can be admitted. Your child cannot be in school while you are waiting for the affidavit.
Gayla Owen, LVN
Director of Health Services
District Nurse
Alpine High School
300 E Hendryx Ave
Alpine, TX 79830
432-837-7710 - EXT 409
432-837-9813 - FAX
gowen@alpineisd.net
Nursing Forms
Information & Staff Training
Diabetes Training
Epi Pen Training
Nurse Referral Slip
Illness Information
COVID-19 Protocol (updated 1/21/2022)
Clinic Staff
Robbie Burns
School Health Assistant
Alpine Elementary School
200 W. Ave A
Alpine, Texas 79830
432-837-7730 - EXT 204
432-837-7744 - FAX
Dominique Portillo
School Health Assistant
Alpine Middle School
801 Middle School Dr
Alpine, TX 79830
432-837-7720 - EXT 304
432-837-9814 - FAX
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
A School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group appointed by the school district to serve at the district level. Members of the SHAC come from different areas of the community and from the school district. Texas law (Texas Education Code, Title 2, Subtitle F, Chapter 28, Subchapter A, $28.004) requires the establishment of a SHAC for every school district. SHACs are required to meet at least four times each year.
SHACs assist the districts in ensuring that local community values are reflected in health education instruction. Additionally, SHACs play an important role in strengthening the connection between health and learning. They can help parents and community stakeholders reinforce the knowledge and skills children need to stay healthy for a lifetime. - Texas Department of State Health Services
Wellness Policy Assessment Tool
Meeting Dates
February 5, 2024 - 4:00 p.m. - Alpine High School Library
April 27, 2023 - 4:15 p.m. - Alpine High School Library
SHAC Minutes & Agenda
AISD Nursing and Health Services
The National Association of School Nursing defines school nursing as "a specialized nursing practice, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses are grounded in ethical, evidence-based practice. They are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential." Adopted by the NASN Board of Directors February 2017.
Source: https://www.nasn.org/nasn/about-nasn/about
The Licensed Nurses and Heath Aides of Alpine ISD believe that a student's health status directly impacts their ability to learn and meet educational goals. AISD has a licensed nurse or health aide at each campus. These professionals serve as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and healthcare providers to advocate and facilitate the educational process.
What does a school nurse or health aide do?
Provides health assessments and interventions for students and staff who become ill or have an injury.
Interprets students’ health status to parents, school personnel and coordinates with medical providers and other health resources.
Administer medication to students according to medication policy.
Screens, evaluates, and makes referrals for vision, hearing, scoliosis, and risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes, Acanthosis Nigricans.
Provides pediatric medical specialty procedures, such as gastrostomy feedings.
Promotes and assists in controlling infectious diseases through preventive measures, immunization programs, early detection, surveillance, reporting, and follow-up.
Provides health education to students, staff, and parents.
Serves as a resource for physical and mental health promotion, accident and injury prevention, infection control, and a safe school environment.
Ensures compliance with required immunizations.
Instructs CPR, the use of the AED, first aid, Stop the Bleed training, Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistance (UDCA), administration of life-saving medications and treatments, such as Epi-pens and inhalers to staff.
And so much more.