Basic instruction in Health and Safety is integrated into all areas of the curriculum. The grade level science teachers, the family & consumer science teacher, and the nurse collaborate to instruct in the areas of human growth and development and AIDS education. Trained Connecticut State Troopers present the DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) Program to fifth graders as part of their advisor-advisee program. The seventh and eighth grade advisor-advisee program incorporates Project Alert, a nationally recognized substance abuse prevention program. Guest speakers, field trips, and updated videos about decision-making and peer pressure are integrated into core classes. An optional evening seminar entitled "What’s Going On?" is offered twice a year for families of students in grades five and six; communication skills are emphasized as families explore puberty and human growth and reproduction. Two evening workshops focusing on family communication and conflict resolution are offered at the seventh grade level.

Safe health practices in school, on the bus, at home, and in recreational settings are presented in several curricula. Fire Safety and First Aid receive special attention. All students in seventh grade have the opportunity to earn First Aid Certification.

The Health Room is staffed by a registered nurse with the assistance of a health aide. The goal of the School Health Services program is to help each child attain and maintain an optimum state of health. The nurse identifies and refers students in need of medical and dental care, including emergency illnesses. School health services include vision, hearing, and postural screenings. Health records are reviewed for compliance with state and local Board of Education mandates.. There is ongoing communication and collaboration with teachers, parents, and other community resources regarding effective health procedures and illness prevention.

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