August 2022

Dear Parent,

We are strongly committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our students. This is best achieved when we work in partnership with you, physicians and where possible, your children. Our school has Guidelines for School Administration of Medication to ensure the safe administration of medication to students during the school day. Any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, must be delivered to the school nurse by the parent or legal guardian. Please do not send medication with the student. Prescription medication must be in the original labeled container provided by the pharmacist. Over-the-counter medication must be in the original, unopened container with manufacturer’s label. Medication to be given at school must be accompanied by the Permission for School Administration of Medication form. A separate form must be completed for each medication. Beginning in 2019, a doctor’s signature was required for prescription medications. 

Parents are responsible for informing the school of their child’s potential for anaphylaxis and providing ongoing health information and necessary medical supplies. If your child has been prescribed emergency medication, such as an EpiPen or a rescue inhaler, please notify the school and provide medication to the nurse to have on site. A student may not carry medication on their person without physician permission, parent permission and school district permission to self-administer and self-monitor. If you would like to request your child carry their own EpiPen or rescue inhaler, please contact your school nurse. 

Lancaster County School District nurses are dedicated to meeting your child’s healthcare needs in a safe manner. Please contact your child’s school nurse with questions or concerns.