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Facts about Fentanyl Deaths
 

Information & Resources for Parents & Scholars About Fentanyl

Pencil tip displaying lethal dose of Fentanyl

Each life affected by the fentanyl epidemic represents a precious child – a scholar who has parents, siblings, and friends, and who is a part of our greater LPCA family.  We hope that by continuing the conversation, spreading awareness, and proactively combating the crisis we can save lives right here at home, in LPCA.

 
What is LPCA doing?
To combat the Fentanyl crisis Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy is:
 
  • Collaborating with local health authorities, law enforcement, and other educational entities to identify the best method for combating the epidemic.
 
  • On Friday, February 24, 2023 the LPCA school board met and passed a measure that allows all campus nurses and security officers to stock and administer Narcan on campus in the event of an overdose.
 
  • District counselors will continue to inform students about fentanyl dangers at campus events. Informational and Anti-Drug posters have been distributed to all campuses and placed in hallways and all restrooms.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What can you do?
To help fight the fentanyl problem, you can:
 
  • Talk to your children. Tell them that ANY pill they get from a friend or purchased online or off of the street could be a counterfeit pill containing fentanyl. Only take medication that was prescribed by a doctor, purchased at a pharmacy, and approved by parents or guardians.   
 
 
  • Ensure that your child delivers all medications, including over-the-counter medications, to the school nurse for distribution. Students should not carry any medications with them at school, nor share them for any reason.   
 
  • Reach out to your school nurse or counselor with any specific concerns, or if you need additional resources that are unique to your family.