Begin Preparing for the 25-26 School Year
Childcare and School Vaccine Requirements
Make sure your child is up to date with vaccines. To beat the back to school rush, don’t wait until summer break. A good time to get vaccines is during a yearly well-child checkup. Be sure to get an updated SC Certificate of Immunization for your school nurse. Documentation of vaccination status is required, by state law, for school attendance. Contact your child’s school nurse with questions or concerns.
The Lancaster County Health Department also provides vaccines. Call (855)472-3432 to schedule an appointment. For more information about vaccinations in South Carolina, visit
https://dph.sc.gov/public/vaccinations
Registration for New and Returning Students
Online registration should be completed for all new and returning students.
https://www.lancastercsd.com/page/student-registration
It is important to notify your child’s school nurse of any illness or condition that your child has that may require medical support during the school day.
Medication
If your child will need prescription medication during the school day, the Permission for School Administration of Medication form must be completed and signed by your child’s doctor.
New medication forms are required at the beginning of each school year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEcJPGYU3CBAQvBc4QvRM4Xy602CH64V/view
Self-medicating/Self-monitoring
Authorization forms, completed and signed by the physician, parent and student, are required for those students who have been granted permission to self-medicate and/or self-monitor, in accordance with the school district’s policy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lE_sF4RfOe_AOHmRe-cN2xgfFct1u-Io/view
Special Dietary Accommodations
A Diet Order is required for students who need special dietary accommodations. This form must be completed and signed by a health care provider.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SDN4DCgqnm4pw2Nl3pUa7zeMHvYUhzz2/view