School Health Services

Yankton School Nurse Mission Statement

The Yankton School District believes that improving the health and wellness of its students will help students to better be able to receive an education and prepare for a successful future in a changing world. The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment. The school nurse supports the physical, mental, emotional and social health care needs of all students in the academic setting. Healthy students are successful learners.

Health Services Offered by the Yankton School District

First aid and basic emergency care for students and staff
Annual health screenings including BMI, vision, and scoliosis
Immunization monitoring
In school medication administration
Parent/Nurse conferences
Individual health teaching
Community Education

Please help the school nurse care for your child by informing the nurse if your child has:

Any chronic or acute illnesses
A new medication or change in medication dosage
Been exposed to a communicable disease such as a strep throat infection, chicken pox, or conjunctivitis
A life-threatening or new allergy
A serious injury requiring hospitalization, or a diagnosed head concussion
An injury requiring casting, sutures, a splint, or mobility assistance of crutches or wheelchair
Vision or hearing difficulties