Definition School health program involves all the strategies, activities and services offered by, in, or in association with schools that are designed to promote students' physical, emotional and social development. School Health Services are services rendered by health professionals to school children and staff to keep them in a state of complete physical, and social well-being. Aim and Objectives The main aim of school health service is the prevention of illness as well as the promotion of health and well-being of the students. Objectives Early detection and care of students with health problems Development of healthy attitudes and healthy behaviors by students Ensure a healthy environment for children at school Prevention of communicable diseases at school To appraise the health status of pupils and personnel/staff To provide emergency services for injury or sudden illness at school To counsel pupils, parents and teachers concerning health problems To assist students/pupils in acquiring good health practices To design a health referral and follow-up system for the pupils and staff 8 Components of SHP 1. A School environment that is safe. 2. A sequential Health Education curriculum taught daily in every grade. 3. A sequential Physical Education curriculum taught daily in every grade. 4. A nutrition services program that includes a food service program and employs well- prepared staff who efficiently serve appealing choices of nutritious foods. 5. A Health Services designed to ensure access or referral to primary health care services 6. A counseling and Social Services Program that is designed to ensure access or referral to assessments, interventions, and other services for student’s by well-qualified and well-supported professionals. 7. Integrated Family and Community Involvement activities designed to engage families as active participants in their children’s education 8. A Staff Health Promotion Policy that provides opportunities for school staff to improve their health status Role of the School Nurses Assessment of the health needs of students and staff. Health screening. Health promotion and disease prevention activities. Individual health education and counseling. First aid and emergency care. Chronic care services for children with disabilities. Referral of children with health problems to community health care providers or other health facilities for further diagnosis and treatment.