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School Health

Florida Department of Health in Holmes County

The School Health Program provides nursing services to protect and promote the health of 3,300 students in Holmes District Schools. The program encourages heathly behaviors and services from physicians, dentists, and community health agencies.

A school nurse provides screenings for vision, hearing, height, weight, BMI, and scoliosis, as well as immunization follow-up. Nurses serve as a resource to school personnel and present a variety of health information on a wide variety of topics.

Contact Information

  • Jennifer Eldridge, R.N., B.S.N., School Health Coordinator, 850-614-6044
  • Sandra Rushing, R.N., Ponce De Leon schools, Bethlehem School, and Poplar Springs School

Techs/Aides

  • Bethlehem School: 850-547-3621, ext. 4
  • Bonifay K-8: 850-547-3631 
  • Holmes County High School: 850-547-9000, ext. 2119 
  • Ponce de Leon Elementary School: 850-836-4296 
  • Ponce de Leon High School: 850-768-4523 
  • Poplar Springs School: 850-263-6260

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