Health Services
Melissa Chavez, BSN, RN
Director of Health Services
(361) 767-6600 ext. 6013
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“Healthy children learn better — and school nurses help make it possible.”
At Robstown ISD, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and healthy environment. Our school nurses are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, and academic well-being of every student with compassion, care, and respect.
We value the partnership between schools and families, recognizing that parents and guardians play the most important role in a child’s health. Together, we work as a team to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. If your child requires medication or a specific treatment during the school day, we encourage you to connect with your campus nurse so we can provide the best possible support.
Good physical and mental health are essential for learning and academic success. Challenges such as lack of sleep, poor nutrition, stress, anxiety, or underlying health concerns can affect a student’s ability to focus and perform in school. Our nurses are here to support students, families, and staff by promoting healthy habits, providing care, and helping connect families with helpful resources.
The Robstown ISD School Health Services Program focuses on prevention, intervention, health education, and wellness promotion for all students.
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School nurses help by:
- Assessing and supporting overall student health
- Performing vision, hearing, Acanthosis Nigricans, and spinal screenings
- Administering medications as prescribed by a physician
- Providing health education for students, families, and staff
- Monitoring immunization compliance
- Caring for sick or injured students and staff
- Offering health information, guidance, and referrals
- Supporting student and community health needs through follow-up care