Health & Wellness

The Leelanau School feels that students need to develop healthy lifestyles for their lifetimes.

Our overall wellness program is designed around this premise by providing activities and guidance.

Health Services is staffed by a full-time coordinator and 2 part-time nurses. The nurses are on site every day from 7:30 am until 11:00 pm. We also have a nurse “on call” from 11 pm until 7:30 am. Our residence life faculty works closely with Health Services to ensure students’ healthcare needs are met. Nurses are available throughout the day to examine students, treat minor maladies, and are present for emergencies. Our medical staff possesses active medical certifications and our faculty are certified in basic first aid as well as CPR.

Health Services also works with our Student Services Office to arrange drivers for any needed off-campus health appointments. Health Services and Residential Faculty work cooperatively in providing ongoing health education instruction whether the topic is human growth & development, sex education, nutrition education, healthy living, exercise, etc.

Every morning following a nutritious breakfast, students participate in a period of gentle movement called Morning Energize. Our Provost, Becca Dymond, explains, “Morning Energize is our answer to the compelling research proving the connection between movement and enhanced learning. Many teenagers, and adults for that matter, struggle to have an alert, energetic transition into the day. Morning energize allows us 30 minutes to be active and have fun before the rigors of the day begin. The activities are not meant to be strenuous. The options range from yoga, to walking, juggling, or fun group games. Every Monday we do something as a whole school to build some spirit and positivity starting out the week together.”

Every afternoon between classes, staff and students participate in Quiet Period, a time of mindfulness and emotional rebalancing. Led by Michael Jarvis, our Dean of Students, Quiet Period allows time for students to still their minds, catch their breath, and prepare for afternoon and evening activities.