Medications in School

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    Any student requiring medication in school must follow the following school district policy:
     
    •  All medications must be submitted to the health office. Students may not carry medicine.
    •  All medications, including over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a physician's order and parent signature.
    •  Physician's orders for school can be supplied by the doctor on either a prescription pad or by completing the attached form:
    •  Medication Dispensing Form 

     

       All prescription medications must be in the original container with the pharmacy label attached.
       Over-the-counter medications are submitted in the original box with the child's name written on it.

       All controlled-substances, for eg. Ritalin, must be delivered/picked up by a parent/guardian.
        Controlled substances are counted in the health office and require a verification
        signature from nurse and parent.