Health Services

• Students may not keep medication with them. Diabetics with insulin pumps are an exception.

• Prescription medication must be in the original container with a current prescription label

• Over-the-counter medication must be in the original container. Appropriate dosage as stated on the label will be dispensed.

• There must be written permission from the parent/guardian to administer medication to the child. Dosage, time, dates to be given, and name of medication must be stated. A separate medication form needs to be completed for each medication.

• Medications are expected to be brought to school by the parent/guardian.       

• Inhalers cannot be kept on the child’s person unless the student is in the 5th or 6th grade and has given a written doctor’s order to the nurse.

• It is recommended that liquid medicines that require refrigeration be left in the Health Center during the dates to be dispensed. Ask your pharmacist for a second container to be kept at school.

• If medication needs to be given during a field trip, please provide the nurse with an extra labeled pharmacy bottle.

• Medications brought to school and not meeting necessary requirements will not be dispensed by the nurse and will be locked in the office until a parent/guardian verifies the medication and follows the procedure or takes it home. Cough Drops must be handed in to the Nurse or teacher to dispense due to its being a choking hazard.

The State Department of Education tracks many health problems, so it is important to state specifically why your child is absent and please advise our health office.  

Illnesses include:

• Head Lice

• Pink Eye

• Chicken Pox

• Gastro-Intestinal (Stomach upset, flu, diarrhea)

• Upper Respiratory (Cold, sore throat, bronchitis, congestion, strep throat, etc.)

• Excused Absence (Symptoms that are not contagious: headache, vacation, personal)

Students who are not feeling well must come to the health office to be assessed by the Nurse. Do not have them text or call you first. By following this procedure, the nurse can monitor any illnesses that are prevalent in the school community. There are many ways to help your child feel better without having them go home. If they need to go home the Nurse will call you. We appreciate your help in this matter.  

Please remember it is district policy that your child be fever free (without the aid of Tylenol or Ibuprofen) and vomit free for 24 hours prior to returning to school. This district policy protects all students from illness. 

Please ensure your child's Emergency Card is always up to date with your most current contact information. If you do have any updates/changes to the Emergency Card, please go online or come into the school office to make the updates.