Giles County Public Schools Health Services

08/21/2026

We are so fortunate to be able to partner with the New River Health District to keep our students happy and healthy! Please contact your students school nurse for a consent form if your child is in need of immunizations.

08/17/2026

Remote Area Medical, a nonprofit health care provider, is looking for volunteers to help with a dental, vision and medical clinic at Giles High School on Nov. 15 and 16. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

💙 Back-to-School Health Reminder
Help Us Keep Our Students Healthy & Ready to Learn!
As we are entering a new school year, Giles County Public Schools would like to remind families to make sure their child's immunizations are current and that all required health documentation is on file.
💉 Is Your Child Up to Date on Vaccines?
Virginia requires students to have appropriate immunizations for school attendance. If your child needs updated or additional vaccines, please contact your child's healthcare provider or the Giles County Health Department.
📍 Giles County Health Department
1 Taylor Avenue, Suite 4
Pearisburg, VA 24134
Phone: (540) 235-3135
Please call the Health Department to ask about vaccine availability and scheduling.
Virginia Department of Health – School Immunization Requirements

🩺 New to Giles County Public Schools?
If your child is a new student to Giles County Public Schools and is entering public kindergarten or elementary school for the first time, Virginia law requires a school entrance physical examination completed by a qualified healthcare provider.
The physical must be completed within 12 months before the child first enters public kindergarten or elementary school.
📄 Need the School Entrance Health Form?
The Virginia Department of Health provides the required School Entrance Health Form (MCH213G) and other school health forms online.
Virginia Department of Health – School Health Forms & Action Plans

🌟 Our Goal
It is our hope that all Giles County students can remain healthy, safe, and ready to learn throughout the school year.
Thank you for partnering with us to help ensure our students have the best possible start to the school year!
Questions?
Please contact your child's school or speak with your healthcare provider about your child's immunizations and school health requirements.
Giles County Public Schools
Healthy Students • Ready to Learn • Prepared for Success

08/13/2026

🍂 Fall Student Screenings
Giles County Public Schools
As part of our Child Find responsibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Giles County Public Schools conducts annual student screenings each fall.
These screenings help us identify students who may benefit from additional support and ensure that we are meeting the needs of every child

👀 Vision Screening
Students in:
Pre-K
Kindergarten
3rd Grade
7th Grade
10th Grade

👂 Hearing Screening
Students in:
Pre-K
Kindergarten
3rd Grade
7th Grade
10th Grade

🗣️ Speech, Voice & Language Screening
Students in:
Pre-K
Kindergarten
New students who do not have a recent screening

✋ Fine & Gross Motor Skills Screening
Students in:
Pre-K
Kindergarten
New students who do not have a recent screening

💙 What Parents Should Know
There is no cost to families for these screenings.
Screenings are conducted by our school nurses, speech-language pathologists, and other trained staff in accordance with Virginia school health guidelines.
If your student needs follow-up based on their screening results, you will be contacted by the school.

Questions?
If you have questions about the fall screening process, please contact your child’s school.
Thank you for partnering with Giles County Public Schools to support the health, development, and success of our students!

07/07/2026

It's almost time for back to school!!! Please make sure your kiddos are ready for a healthy start back! Make sure to provide your child's up to date vaccination record to his/her school nurse prior to the first day of school, along with an up to date physical if they are starting Pre-K, or K, OR they are new to Giles County Public Schools We can't wait to see you!!

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/11/2021/03/School_Min_Requirements.pdf

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/school-age-health-and-forms/school-health-forms-and-action-plans/

05/20/2026

04/20/2026

Congratulations to all of our Giles County Public Schools !! Sudden cardiac arrest requires immediate action, and the school nurses at each school have ensured that they are ready to respond! With the guidance of Project Adam, Giles County Public Schools have developed cardiac emergency response plans~ along with well appointed cardiac emergency response teams. Great job nurses: Tanya, Peggy, Morgan, Mindy, Lora, Tammy, and Tori! And a special thank you to Dr. John Phillips & Lexi White with Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU