The school health office does not stock any over-the-counter medications for children to use. If you need to have your child take an over-the-counter medication at school, please contact the school health office for appropriate paperwork. The medication must be delivered to the school by a parent or trusted adult, in the original container.

Some children do take prescription medications at school. Please contact the school health office for appropriate paperwork. As with over-the-counter medications, the medication must be delivered to school by a parent or trusted adult, and it must be in the original container.

Medication In School Policy

Prescription Medications Form

• The medication permission form is part of the care plan and must be signed by the parent and physician.
• Medication form must be renewed annually.
• Medication container must be labeled by the pharmacy with the medication name, dose and physician’s name.
• Medication are to be brought to the health services office by a parent or responsible adult.
• Children are not able to transport medications to and or from school.

Over The Counter Medications Form

• Nonprescription medications are to come to school in the original unopened container.
• Sample sized are recommended.
• Nonprescription medications sent to school in a plastic bag and/or mixed with other medications will be returned.
• Nonprescription medications can only be given according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Inappropriate age or dose will not be given without a physician’s order.
• Parent must complete the nonprescription medication form with the name of the medication, dosage requirements, and student’s name.
• The health service office does not stock or dispense any nonprescription medications that have not come from home with appropriate documentation.