The Department of Education (DepEd), through Memorandum No. 059, s. 2026, has released guidelines on the delivery of school health services for School Year 2026–2027.
The memorandum covers important health programs and activities, including mental health screening, oral health assessment, head-to-toe assessment, nutritional monitoring, parental consent, and learner health records.
To help teachers, school heads, and School Health and Nutrition (SHN) personnel access the necessary materials, DepEd has provided online resources containing procedures, forms, assessment tools, and implementation guidelines.
Below is a compilation of the important links and their corresponding purposes.
Complete List of DepEd School Health Links for SY 2026–2027
1. Mental Health Screening and Assessment
Access Mental Health Resources
Contains detailed procedures for universal mental health and psychosocial screening, including the Children and Adolescent Risk Screener (CARS) and HEEADSSS forms and tools.
It also provides information on identifying possible mental health concerns and the appropriate interventions and referral protocols.
2. Oral Health Assessment
Provides procedures and references for delivering oral health services in schools, including dental assessments, dental missions, and outreach activities.
It also covers infection prevention and control guidelines applicable to school dental services.
3. Head-to-Toe Assessment
Access Head-to-Toe Assessment Guidelines
Contains procedures for conducting learners' head-to-toe assessments, including vision and hearing screening.
It also includes referral protocols for learners identified with possible vision concerns.
4. Master Listing
Access Master Listing Procedures
Provides guidance on preparing and updating the master list of learners who qualify for school health services.
The master list helps schools and SDOs monitor service delivery, parental consent, and the progress of health interventions.
5. Nutritional Assessment
Access Nutritional Assessment Guidelines
Contains procedures for conducting baseline and endline nutritional assessments.
These assessments involve measuring learners' height and weight to determine nutritional status and monitor the progress of School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) beneficiaries.
6. Omnibus Consent Form
Access the Omnibus Consent Form
Provides the consent form for health interventions and commodity-based services, including:
Deworming
Iron and folic acid supplementation
Immunization
Fluoride varnish application
Other recommended health interventions
Class advisers are responsible for distributing and collecting the consent forms and recording the responses in the class master list.
7. PhilHealth Registration Promotion and YAKAP Caravan
Access PhilHealth Promotion Materials
Contains the concept note and relevant materials for conducting PhilHealth registration promotion activities, including the Yaman ng Kalusugan (YAKAP) Caravan.
These activities help learners and families access free health services through YAKAP-accredited clinics.
8. Initial Mandatory Health Assessment
Access Preparatory Activity Guidelines
Provides detailed procedures for the Initial Mandatory Health Assessment conducted during the Opening Block until July 3, 2026.
The activities include information dissemination, securing parental consent, baseline nutritional assessment, and preparation of learner master lists.
9. Standardized Forms, Templates, and Tools
Access DepEd School Health Forms and Tools
Provides standardized forms, templates, and tools for recording and reporting learners' health information.
Schools and SDOs are instructed to use these materials to ensure uniform documentation and proper monitoring of health service delivery.
10. Complete School Health Resource Compilation
Access All School Health Resources
Contains a compilation of references and materials for implementing school health services.
This resource is particularly useful for teachers who need health-related information for classroom discussions and other learning activities. DepEd also states that the compilation will be updated throughout the school year.
Important Reminders for Teachers and School Heads
Under DepEd Memorandum No. 059, s. 2026, school health services shall continue throughout the three-term school calendar.
Teachers' primary responsibility is to integrate relevant health information into classroom lessons and learning activities. Their participation in actual service delivery must remain within the tasks specified in the memorandum and its Enclosure No. 1.
Schools must also ensure that parental consent is secured when required, learner records are properly updated, and appropriate referral mechanisms are available for health concerns beyond the school's capacity.
For mental health screening, the recommended implementation period is August 10 to December 14, 2026, provided that the school meets the required personnel and referral network conditions.
Conclusion
The ten DepEd school health links provide important resources for implementing the health programs and activities required for SY 2026–2027.
Teachers, school heads, and SHN personnel are encouraged to access and keep copies of the relevant forms, guidelines, and assessment tools for easier reference throughout the school year.
Proper use of these resources will help schools organize health activities, maintain accurate learner records, and ensure that learners receive appropriate health services.