ELEMENTARY HEALTH SCREENINGS

Annual Volunteer Health Screenings are replaced this year by vision screenings from Oregon Lions and Dental Screenings and education from Neighborhood Health Centers. 

 Vision Screenings

Vision Screenings for elementary students will be conducted by Oregon Lions this year.   

Wednesday November 19, 2025  at Colton Elementary

Dental Screening, Selants & Education for Elementary Students

Dental Education TBD

Dental Sealants TBD

Thank you to our current and past  sponsors and participants for annual School Health Screenings and Services to Colton Students:

Linfield College School of NursingNeighborhood Health CentersColton High School  Medical Opportunities & Colton Parent ClubThe Dentist Off Main Clackamas Community College School of Nursing *Providece Health Services

General Vision  & Dental  Information

Catching and treating vision problems is one of the best ways to prepare children for visual tasks in school.  Vision impairments are a common cause of delayed learning and are often easily treatable.

Overall physical health including  oral health are  very important  factors in a child's ability to focus and learn. 

Early intervention of both oral and vision issues improve and motivate student success.

Annual vision and dental screenings are provided in the school setting for elementary students.  Students not participating should have a screening certification for completed if 7 & younger or an Opt-Out form if  older than 7.

Recent Oregon laws ( 2013 & 2015) require parents to provide statements of vision screening and dental screening to the school of enrollment unless: 
    * Seeking vision or dental access directly opposes religious beliefs.
    * Prior certification has been provided.
    * Vision or dental access is a burden as defined by the state board of education.                                                                             
Vision Screening Certification
Vision Screening Certification-Spanish
Dental Screening Certification
Dental Screening Certification- Spanish

Opt-Out School Sponsored Health Screenings Ages 7&up

Income-Based Vision Resources
The Founders Clinic
KEX- Kids Fund via Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation

Income Based Dental Resources
Clackamas County Dental Access
Salud Clinic