Health Services

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 

Welcome to a new school year! We are excited to partner with you to support your child’s health

and safety. This year, the district is implementing updated Health Office procedures to enhance

student safety and align with current standards. Please take the time to review the following

information.

 

What We Need from You

 

• Proof of all required Immunizations to attend the first day of school
• A completed Annual Health Office Medical History and Permission Form each school

year

• Notify the school health office if your child has a medical condition (asthma, seizures,

severe allergies, G-tube feedings, diabetes, etc.). We will provide you with the correct

form. Please see page 2 for the correct email/phone number.

 

(Please contact the School Health Office for the correct forms)

 

• Over the counter medication given less than 5 days requires parent/guardian permission;

5 or more days requires a provider order

• All medications must be brought to school by a parent/guardian. Students may NOT

transport medication to or from school (except approved self-carry medication)

• Medications must be in the original, sealed, properly labeled container
• School staff may only administer medication with required provider orders (if

applicable) and parent/guardian authorization on file.

• Students may self-carry (EpiPens, inhalers, diabetes supplies/medications) with provider

authorization and school approval on file

• For safety and regulatory reasons, medications must be prescribed by a U.S. provider and

dispensed from a U.S. pharmacy only

• Any changes to medication, dosage, or schedule will require updated written

authorization

• All medications must be picked up by a parent/guardian at the end of the school year or

when discontinued, whichever comes first. Unclaimed medication will be discarded per

district policy,

 

When to Keep Your Child Home from School

 

• Fever of 100.4°F or higher (must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-medication and symptoms

have improved).

• Vomiting or diarrhea (must remain home for 24 hours after the last episode)
• A rash that has not been evaluated
• Red or pink eye(s) with drainage or pus
• Untreated head lice. (may return to school after treatment and clearance by the School Health Office).
• Flu-like symptoms that prevent participation in school activities