Bledsoe County Coordinated School Health

Bledsoe County School Nurses

Meet The Team

Michelle DeBord Rains, RN Bledsoe County Schools Nursing Supervisor
Michelle DeBord-Rains, RN BSN NCSN, graduated from UTC in 2001. She worked in Chattanooga and Knoxville in Labor and Delivery before becoming a school nurse. Michelle enjoys the beach, lake, traveling, snow skiing and traveling with her family and three children, Kaylea, Kennedy and Austyn. 
Nurse Laura Anderson
Laura graduated from TCAT in 2008 and worked in home health and long term care before becoming a school nurse at Pikeville Elementary. A fun fact: she loves bluegrass music! In her free time she likes to spend time with her family. She is now the Coordinated School Health Supervisor. She is currently enrolled to receive her Bachelor's Degree so she can continue to help her community! 
BCHS Nurse Patty Pendergrass
Patty Pendergrass, LPN works at BCHS. She graduated from TCAT in 2008 and worked in long term care and home health prior to becoming a school nurse. Patty loves to travel and spend time with her family and her three children Lilly, Ryder & Maddox.
BCMS Nurse Gina Boynton
Gina Boynton, LPN nurse at BCMS
MVW Nurse Casey Sherrell
Casey Sherrell, RN BSN graduated from TTU in 1995. Prior to being a school nurse, she worked in surgery and PACU. A fun fact about Casey: she's ambidextrous! She enjoys traveling, golfing and enjoying time with her family and her two children, Landry and Lilianne. 
PES School Nurse Lacey Pendergrass, LPN
Lacey Pendergrass, LPN graduated from TCAT in 2015. She worked in pediatrics before becoming a school nurse. Lacey loves the beach, reading and exploring Fall Creek Falls with her family and children, Kynlee, Kamdyn, Evelyn, and Rameses. 
Maria Regis-Dion CBR School Nurse
Maria Regis, LPN graduated from TCAT in 2012 and is the school nurse at Cecil B Rigsby Elementary. Maria worked in public health prior and was a migrant coordinator prior to becoming a school nurse. Maria was born in Sarasota, FL as a migrant and found the migrant position with Bledsoe County Schools as her most rewarding job. Maria loves going to the beach, coaching rec soccer, traveling and making memories with her three children Antwan, Nehemiah and Tatyanna.
Michele Layne, LPN- District-Wide Sub Nurse
Michele Layne, LPN- District-Wide Sub Nurse 

Welcome to Bledsoe County School's Office of Coordinated School Health!

The Coordinated School Health (CSH) Mission is to improve student health outcomes as well as support the connection between good health practice, academic achievement, and lifetime wellness. The CSH model is a method of connecting health and learning that consists of eight inter-related components. This approach constitutes a systems change by improving students' health and their capacity to learn through personal responsibility, and the support of families, communities and school.  The eight components of CSH include:Nutrition, School Counseling, Psychological & Social Services, Physical Education/Physical Activity, Healthy School Environment, Student, Family, and Community Involvement, Health Services, Health Education, and School Staff Wellness. 

"CHILDREN MUST BE HEALTHY TO BE EDUCATED AND MUST BE EDUCATED TO BE HEALTHY"
Source: Tennessee Department of Education CSH

"I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go." -Rachel Scott (Rachel's Challenge was presented in Bledsoe County Schools- November 2014)

 

Michelle Rains, BSN, RN (Coordinated School Health Director)

Phone: 423-447-2914

Email: mrains@bledsoecountyschools.org

Laura Reece Anderson, LPN (Coordinated School Health Co-Coordinator)

Phone: 423-447-2914

Email: lauraanderson@bledsoecountyschools.org

 

 

Respiratory Illness Guidance

****If you test positive for any illnesses, including COVID-19, please alert your school nurse and follow your doctor's guidance.

SPORTS INFORMATION:

Concussion Recognition
Head Injury Training
Heat Illness Information
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
What is an ECG/EKG?
Sports Physical Forms
Sports Medicine Injury Response Training
HealthyChildren-Sports

Nutrition Links for Athletes:

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Winning Nutrition for Athletes
Bledsoe Sports Nutrition Page
BUILT with Chocolate Milk

Coordinated School Health Components:

Nutrition

School Nutrition Program

Wellness Policy: Identifying Connections Between Policy and Practice


Mental Health/School Counseling

New suicide hotline number: 988

Family Life Curriculum for Elementary students will be presented by the Avalon Center. For more information visit their website below:

https://www.avaloncentertn.org/

Family Life Curriculum for Middle and High school students will be presented by The Edge Program. For more information visit:

https://www.theedgeonlife.org/educators


Physical Education/Physical Activity

Physical Education Teachers:

MVW

CBR

PES

BCMS

BCHS


Healthy School Environment

Calming corners were initiated at PES and other schools throughout the district in the Spring of 2022. Through the Center for Disease Control grant. PES was one of the first schools in the district to become trauma informed. A trauma-informed school recognizes and responds to the behavioral, emotional, relational, and academic impact of traumatic stress on those within the school system. Calming corners provide a safe place for students to de-escalate and manage their response to stress so they are better equipped to focus and learn while remaining in the classroom.

Family/Community Involvement:

PTO and Healthy School Teams

2024-2025 Parent Teacher/ Healthy School Team Meetings

Being a part of your child's PTO or Healthy School Team is a great way to support their success as a student. Join a meeting and see what great things your team is doing, what you can do to help, or to offer insight on projects for their school . See your student's school website, links below, or call the office for meeting dates and times.

MVW PTO
BCMS PTO
CBR PTO
PES PTO

Partnerships with PES PTO:new soccer nets, gaga ball pit, student jog-a-thon and fun day

Health Services:

Additional information can be found by clicking the link below

MRSA

Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Information Sheet

Consent To Treat Form


Bledsoe County Schools Emergency Allergy Response Plan

Health Education:

Ms. Beverly Tarver is our Health Educator for Bledsoe County Schools, focusing on drug education for K-12th grades. She has taught physical education and wellness for 30 years. Ms. Tarver was also a high school girls basketball coach for 18 years and volleyball coach for 10 years. She enjoys working out, making soaps, and spending time with her family, including her new grand baby. 
TN Dept. Of Health Info on Human Trafficking

Employee Wellness:

Employee Spotlight and Warrior Excellence Recognition

Coordinated School Health is working with principals to identify employees who go to the extra mile. Congratulations everyone and thank you for your hard work!

2023-2024 District Wide Biggest Loser Challenge Winners

2023-2024 District Wide Walking Challenge Winners