• Medication Administration

    In order for your child to receive necessary medications in school, the following conditions must be met whether for prescription or "over the counter" medications:

    1. A current prescription stating the drug, dosage, time of administration, diagnosis involved and whether it may be withheld for field trips.
    2. Written permission from parent/guardian for the medication to be given. A medication form is available on this website or from the nurse.
    3. Medication is in a clearly labeled prescription bottle that must remain in school until medication is completed or discontinued.

    The following is the procedure for the transportation of medication to school:

    1. The school district prefers that medication be delivered to school by the student's parent or guardian  
    2. In cases where this is not possible, due to work schedules, etc., the following procedures should be followed. 
      • The parent should place the medication bottle in an envelope, paper bag, etc., and seal the bag.
      • Include with medication a note signed by the parent stating number of pills and the date sent.
      • The child must deliver the package to the nurse as soon as he/she gets off the bus.
      • The nurse will verify the number of pills.

    **If your child uses an inhaler or other emergency medication, a "Medical Release Form" must be signed by you. This will enable your child to carry his medication on field trips or after school events.

    Under no circumstances may a student have in his/her possession or administer to himself/herself any medication in school, on the playground, or on the school bus except for the above guidelines. Any medication brought to school in envelopes, plastic bags, etc. will not be given.

    ***At the end of the school year, medication still in the health office must be picked up by a parent/guardian or it will be discarded***