Medications at School

• All medication administered at school (over the counter or prescription) requires orders signed by parent/guardian and prescribing healthcare provider.

• The health office does not stock medication for student use.

• For the safety of students, it is recommended that medication be given at home whenever possible. For example, medication prescribed three times a day can be given before school, after school and at bedtime. 

If medication must be given during school hours, we want you to be aware of the following school medication policy: 

1. School personnel can only give medication (over the counter and prescription) with the written order of a health care provider that is licensed to prescribe and the written consent of a parent/guardian. 

2. Medication must be brought to school in a container labeled by the pharmacy. 

3. Ask the pharmacist to put the medication in two containers, one for school and one for home.

4. Medications should be brought to and from school by a parent/guardian or a responsible adult.

5. A new medication consent form is required:

• When the dosage or time of administration is changed

• At the beginning of each school year

• If discontinued medication is restarted

6. Parent/guardian must notify the school in writing when the medication is discontinued.