It is the policy of Portland Public Schools that only essential medications will be administered to students in school. Whenever possible, the schedule of medication administration would allow a student to receive all prescribed doses at home. If a student needs medication during school hours, please complete the medication administration form (Medication Authorization Form) and follow these instructions.

1. Complete the Authorization to Administer Medication form and return it to the school office with the medication. A physician’s prescription (current prescription label or signed note) will be required for prescription drugs and may be required for over the counter drugs.

2. Send the medication to the school office in an original, unbreakable container that is properly labeled with the name of the medication, date, dosage, time(s) to be administered and the name of the student who is to receive it.

Any questions, please reach out to the nurse's office. During distant learning, please use email to reach us. We do not have regular access to office phone or fax. Contact us at:

• email: nallie@portlandschools.org

• office phone: (207) 874-8260

• fax: (207) 874-7317