Wendy Herndon: Lead Nurse, High School

Robin May, School Nurse, Middle School

Nina Crouch, School Nurse, Elementary School

Prescription Form

Non-Prescription Form

Self-Monitor/Self-Medicate

Contagious and Communicable Disease Reporting Form

Diet Order

Nursing Policies

SC Exclusion List

Child and Teen Health Information

Parent Access to Immunization Portal

Immunization Requirements

The YPA School Nurse Program serves to promote health and safety, facilitate positive student development, and to intervene with actual or potential health issues that could pose as a barrier to the education process. We are here to serve students with chronic conditions, as well as emergent needs and minor injuries that happen during the school day. Contact your school nurse if we can help in any way.

Teal Pumpkin Project

Spooky season is here and if you have a life-threatening food allergy you don’t have to be left out of the fun.  Imagine Halloween without fear!

• What is the Teal Pumpkin Project?

  • The Food Allergy Research & Education organization has created a way for kids with food allergies to enjoy Halloween with their friends, including going door-to-door for treats through the Teal Pumpkin Project. 

• What if you had a food allergy that prevented you from participating in Halloween?

  • Would you feel safe if your child had a food allergy?

• What can you do to help?

  • Help families be comfortable allowing their child to participate

  • Provide non-food treats

  • Place a teal pumpkin on your porch to indicate a safe treat is available

  • Spread the word!!

• What are other options for me to give out beside candy?

  • Glow-sticks

  • Small toys

  • Bubbles

  • Bouncy balls

  • Craft kits

  • Themed straws

York Preparatory Academy is required to track contagious and communicable diseases including but not limited to: Flu, Covid-19, respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, and other disease categories listed on the SC Exclusion List. If your student has received a diagnosis from a physician, please use the following FORM LINK to help us identify, report, control, and prevent the spread of infectious disease.

Here is a reminder of the best health practices to decrease the spread and transmission of viruses here at school and throughout the community.

1. Please remember to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw used tissues in the trash. If you don't have a tissue, cough, or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands.

2. Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, dry hands with a paper towel, and use the paper towel to turn off the faucet. If soap and water are not available, hand sanitizers may also be used to perform hand hygiene.

3. Remember to stay home when you are sick and follow the recommendations listed on the SC Exclusion List.