We believe in caring for the whole child. We know that before students can focus and succeed in the classroom, must be supported physically, mentally and through a healthy environment.
Below you'll find connections to our many resources when it comes to student health and wellness.
BVSD is proud of its leadership in this area. We have outstanding programs and resources to support our students. Our wonderful school nurses, counselors, mental health advisors and many community partners join our teachers and staff in wrapping their arms around our students to ensure they know they are loved and supported, so they can thrive academically and personally.
On a daily basis it is important for students to take care of themselves by eating healthy, being active and getting enough sleep. Learning healthy habits now provides both long-term academic and health benefits.
Important mental health habits—including coping, resilience, and good judgment—help adolescents to achieve overall well being and set the stage for positive mental health in adulthood.
A child's respiratory, immune, nervous, reproductive, and skeletal systems continue to develop throughout childhood. Exposures to environmental contaminants that occur early in life can cause adverse health impacts in children that can have implications well into adulthood, which is why BVSD strives to provide the healthiest environments possible for students.
Youth need knowledge and skills to make good health decisions. BVSD is committed to ensuring all youth reach adulthood with a healthy start by providing health promotion and prevention activities to all levels of students throughout their school career.
The pandemic has served as a great reminder of the role that schools play in keeping our students safe and well. Beyond taking measures to keep a deadly virus from spreading, BVSD has worked to support our students
In fact, Children's Hospital Colorado issued a Youth Mental Health Crisis.
Implemented Wellness Centers across BVSD’s high schools
Successfully sued Juul to end marketing of vaping to students
RISE Influencer District - Kaiser Permanente and Colorado Education Initiative
The holiday and winter season can be a joyous time for many families, but it can also bring about certain challenges for children and youth. The BVSD Health Services team has assembled some tips and things for parents and caregivers to be aware of during the busy holiday season.
In today's complex and challenging world, it's crucial to address sensitive issues like suicide prevention for students in grades K-12. The BVSD Health Services team explores the importance of accessing resources within and outside of BVSD to ensure the safety and mental health of our children.
https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/health-and-wellness
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