FAQs for Medication at School

Updated student/parent information is of the utmost importance when an emergency occurs. Remember to e-mail or send in writing to your school nurse and school office, any updated home, work, and cell phone numbers, emergency contacts and contact phone numbers, and updated health/medical conditions. If you child develops a newly diagnosed medical condition, please make sure you notify you child’s nurse, so they may best care for them.

The forms are located in School Health Rooms and also in the school health section under "FORMS".  You may also contact your school nurse to send forms home with the student.

Parents/guardians must inform the school nurse of any medication changes. New medication or different doses will not be given unless the parent completes a new medication form to include the physician’s signature. The information on the prescription bottle label must match the new authorization form.

Medication in a lunch box could be lost or taken by another student. If a staff member found the medication it could be considered as a drug with consequences according to the Code of Conduct. To ensure the health and safety of our students, all medications must be brought to the Health Room by the parent/guardian in the original and properly labeled container.

No, the school does not provide medication. Any medication you want your child to have must be brought to the Health Room by the parent/guardian. A “Parent/Provider Authorization” medication form must be completed by the parent and physician as well.

All medications not picked up by parent/guardian by noon on the last school day for students will be destroyed.

The answer is yes, if the student is applying the sunscreen or bug spray to themselves.  If a teacher or nurse will be applying the sunscreen (Act 2017-278) or bug spray, the nurse will need a form on file signed by the parent.  We highly recommend that for younger students needing assistance in applying sunscreen that spray sunscreen be sent to school.  A doctor is not required for sunscreen or bug spray but is required for all other over the counter medications.