For Middle & High School Students and Their Families

As the school year wraps up, students and families often experience a mix of emotions—excitement for summer, relief after a long year, and sometimes stress or uncertainty about what comes next. These feelings are completely normal, and this transition can be an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset.

At Legacy Community Health, our School-Based Health Care (SBHC) clinics on YES Prep campuses support students’ physical and emotional well-being year-round—including during transitions like the end of the school year. Supporting mental health now can help students feel more confident and prepared for what’s ahead.

Celebrate Growth

Before rushing into summer plans, take a moment to acknowledge the progress made this year. Growth doesn’t always look like perfect grades or big achievements—it can be resilience during tough moments, forming friendships, or discovering personal strengths.

Families can support this reflection by asking students what they’re proud of and sharing what they’ve noticed. These conversations help build confidence and reinforce how far students have come.

Mixed Emotions Are Normal

Students may feel excited for a break while also feeling sad about leaving teachers or friends, or nervous about the next grade level. These emotions can coexist.

Naming and validating these feelings helps students feel understood and supported. Creating space for honest conversations—without pressure to “feel a certain way”—can ease transitions and help students return to school routines in the fall.

Keep Routines That Support Well-Being

As schedules shift, simple routines can help students stay grounded. Consistent sleep, time outdoors, balanced screen use, and regular check-ins all support emotional well-being.

These habits don’t need to be rigid—just consistent enough to provide comfort and structure.

Stay Connected

Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping middle and high school students feel supported during times of transition, especially since students may not always initiate conversations but often appreciate when adults reach out.

Try asking open-ended questions like:

• “What’s been on your mind lately?”
• “What are you looking forward to this summer?”

These types of questions can help open the door to meaningful conversations. Listening with curiosity, rather than judgment, helps build trust and lets students know they don’t have to navigate their feelings alone

Lean on Support Systems

Students thrive when they feel supported by caring adults and peers. End-of-year transitions are a good time to reconnect with mentors, celebrate friendships, and identify trusted support systems.

If your student has been working with a counselor or behavioral health provider, this is also a good time to plan for continued support over the summer.

Look Ahead With Intention

Summer offers a chance to rest and explore. Students might try a new hobby, set personal goals, volunteer, or simply recharge.

Families can offer guidance while allowing space for independence.

Support Is Available at School

Legacy’s SBHC clinics provide access to behavioral health and medical care directly on campus, supporting the whole child. This makes it easier for students to receive care without leaving school or missing important class time—and in many cases, students can return to class the same day.

By removing common barriers like transportation and time away from work, SBHC clinics help families access care when they need it most, keeping students healthy, supported, and ready to learn.

We serve:

• All YES Prep students
• Siblings
• Children of YES Prep staff

Legacy accepts Medicaid, CHIP, and most private insurance plans, with a sliding fee scale available for families without insurance.

We’re Here to Help

If your student would benefit from additional support before summer begins, appointments are available through your campus SBHC clinic.

• Call 281-628-2050
• Visit your school’s SBHC clinic
• Ask a school nurse or staff member for assistance

Taking care of your child’s mental health now can help them return to school confident, supported, and ready to succeed.

Because supporting the whole child—both physical and emotional health—helps students thrive in school and beyond.