by WFIS | Dec 12, 2025 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
Major flooding prompted Level 3 evacuations in Skagit and Snohomish counties. Other regions of Western Washington are also experiencing floods. Flooded areas need to be cleaned right away to prevent mold. Here are some tips: Clean surfaces and everything wet within...
by WFIS | Nov 10, 2025 | DOH, Education News, Educator Training, Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, WFIS News
DOH Workshop Day 1 Recap: The Department of Health (DOH) shared updates to Washington’s school environmental health and safety standards (WAC 246-366), guided by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings last year. A three-phase implementation plan will commence...
by WFIS | Oct 6, 2025 | DOH, Education News, Educator Training, Environmental and Sustainability Education, WFIS News
This year’s Department of Health workshop on school environmental safety will be entirely virtual, with different topics presented each day. CEUs are available for some professional credentials. Details at https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/schools/workshop...
by WFIS | Sep 22, 2025 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
As you know, the SBH updated the environmental safety rules for all schools. WFIS was part of the year-long effort, and through extensive conversation, debate, and negotiation, helped shape the current laws. The WA State Department of Health sent a reminder to schools...
by WFIS | Sep 15, 2025 | DOH, Education News, WFIS News
The WA DOH has created an easy-to-use tool that helps guide decisions about when students should stay home due to symptoms and when it’s safe for them to attend school. It can be printed as a classroom poster or shared as a flyer in back-to-school packets. When...
by WFIS | Aug 25, 2025 | DOH, Education News, WFIS News
DiSH-WA offers a monthly telementoring session for school health professionals to improve diabetes care in schools, held on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. School personnel are allowed to attend as many as they see fit. October 15, 2025 –...
