Student Wellness

At Tallulah Falls School, we believe that student wellness is crucial to both academic achievement and personal development. Every member of our community is dedicated to supporting the well-being of our students’ body, mind, and spirit. To cultivate a thriving, healthy learning environment, we intentionally integrate the principles of wellness across both our academic and residential life programs.

Academic Performance

When you prioritize your health, you equip yourself to handle the academic pressures of boarding school better. This can lead to improved grades and greater accomplishment, fulfilling your educational journey.

Healthy Relationships

Participating in healthy activities, such as sports or group exercises, boosts your well-being and fosters meaningful connections with peers. These shared experiences create a sense of belonging and community, enriching your time in boarding school.

Mental Well-being

Engaging in regular physical activity, nourishing your body with a balanced diet, and ensuring you get enough sleep are foundational components of mental health. These practices can significantly alleviate stress and anxiety, allowing you to navigate the challenges of boarding school with greater ease.

Physical Health

Taking care of your body is essential for maintaining your energy levels, staying focused, and reducing the risk of illness. It's about feeling good and being able to participate fully in all the experiences that come your way.

Student Support

Tallulah Falls School is committed to creating a healthy and safe learning environment for all students. Recognizing that positive mental health is crucial for the well-being and success of our students, we strive to educate, promote, and advocate to ensure all students' mental health needs are met.

Our goals include recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health concerns, providing early support and interventions, and connecting students with community resources for additional care if needed.

We believe that by working together, we can support the overall well-being of our students and help them thrive academically and personally.

Guidance and Care

A Network of Care

At Tallulah Falls School, student wellness is a top priority. Our counseling team and on-campus nurses work together to provide comprehensive care—supporting students’ emotional, academic, and physical well-being. From individualized counseling, skill-building, and crisis intervention to daily health care and coordination with outside providers, we ensure students feel valued, supported, and equipped to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Learning Center

Partners in Learning

The Upper School’s Christina Freeman Resource Center open-door approach offers a convenient, welcoming space where students can drop in for help, collaborate with peers, and engage in active learning, without the stigma that extra support is only for those who are struggling. Our learning center staff provides students with semester-long academic support in areas such as time management, procrastination, test preparation, and note-taking and reading strategies.

Led by a dedicated director and other subject-area specialists, the Learning Center team serves the full spectrum of TFS students, from freshmen needing a boost in math to seniors juggling multiple AP courses. While some students are scheduled into the Learning Center for enhanced academic support, all students are encouraged to stop by anytime they need assistance.

Sports Medicine

Champions of Wellness

The sports medicine team at Tallulah Falls School supports all student-athletes and visiting teams, prioritizing health, wellness, and safety. Our BOC-certified, state-licensed athletic trainers are educated in all major practice domains of the National Athletic Training Association. Working closely with local healthcare providers, the staff ensures student-athletes receive high-quality, coordinated care, including appointment support when needed.

The following services are available at Tallulah Falls School: Moist Heat | Ice | Electrical Stimulation | Ultrasound | Manual Therapies | Taping Stations | Various Other Rehabilitation Equipment | Swimming Pool for Aquatic Therapy

Appointments are available to focus on recovery and return to sport. Appointments can be made through Calendly or by contacting the head athletic trainer, Laney Olson.

What I Need (WIN)

Designed for you

Students have access to multiple spaces on campus. They are in the media center, learning center or the student center. The student center, 9- 11 graders. If they need time to decompress, relax, shoot pool, play ping pong, or work on homework. It is a time for them to socialize.

The learning center is focused on studying and retaking or taking tests. Students can make up a test if they were absent or missed a class. It provides a study hall with quiet spaces for individual study or group work on projects or assignments. Students from NHS and Alpha Theta are available to tutor other students during this time.

The two greatest benefits. It allows our students involved in extracurricular activities to have a time during the school day to work on their homework during the day and get ahead. Its ability to give students a space to retake, make-up or receive tutoring for any subject area.

Equipped for Excellence

Bus Training

CPR and AED Training

Partnerships

Resources

Our greatest resource is our community. If you ever need support, reach out to a trusted adult.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers. Get 24/7 confidential support by calling 1-800-273-8255. Your call is confidential and free.

988Lifeline - is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) Click below to learn more about 988.