When a child requires short-term or long-term medication during the school day, parents are required to contact the school nurse and provide a physician's order, written parental consent, and medication. If your student needs to take medicine during school hours, the parent/guardian/caregiver must deliver it personally to the school nurse in the original prescription bottle. Parents/caregivers are required to sign a medication administration permission slip (available from the nurse’s office).  The school nurse cannot dispense any medicines, including over-the-counter medications, without written permission.  The school nurse will need permission/and an order from your provider for any medication. 

If a child has asthma, allergies, diabetes, seizures, or any other condition requiring special health services in the school and/or is assisted with medical technology, etc., it is vital that the parent meet with the school nurse and develop an Individual Health Care Plan prior to school entry. Physician's orders for care in school will need to be shared with the school nurse.