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Guidance on Cleaning Weight Room & Athletic Equipment

by WFIS | Aug 1, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News

Maintenance and cleaning are a focus in August as schools get ready for students. One school reached out to “Ask Nancy” for advice on cleaning of the weight room and athletic equipment. Question:Is there a policy schools should establish on cleaning the...

Resources for Schools to Prepare for Wildfire Smoke

by WFIS | May 2, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety

This month the Wildfire Smoke Impacts Advisory Group will convene to improve messaging and provide updated health guidance later in May. In the meantime, Nancy addresses concerns schools have in anticipation of wild fire season in the responses below. Question:How...

Reducing chemical use means healthier air in schools

by WFIS | Apr 1, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, Uncategorized

April means the sweet smell of spring, but also an increase in asthma triggers for kids. For this issue of Ask Nancy, we learn how improving school air quality benefits students and staff, and get a list of things to avoid using to keep kids safe. Question: We have...

Measles Outbreak in Washington State

by WFIS | Feb 1, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News

In late January, Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in Washington because of a measles outbreak in Clark County. There was also one reported case of measles in King county. February’s Ask Nancy provides some clear guidance on what schools can do and...

Lice Outbreaks in Schools

by WFIS | Nov 26, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate

For December, WFIS received an inquiry about WA K-12 policy on recurrent lice issues in a classroom. So, for this month’s Ask Nancy, we look at how to prevent lice outbreaks and review guidelines on how school staff should address discovery of lice. Question:...

Supporting Students & Suicide Prevention

by WFIS | Oct 29, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Education News, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News

November begins the dark winter season in the Pacific NW and is also a time when expectations ramp up for students. Many schools are taking time to improve suicide prevention and student mental health support. So, for this month’s Ask Nancy, we look at...

Guidance on Cleaning Weight Room & Athletic Equipment

Resources for Schools to Prepare for Wildfire Smoke

Reducing chemical use means healthier air in schools

Measles Outbreak in Washington State

Lice Outbreaks in Schools

Supporting Students & Suicide Prevention

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