Medication at School

Medication at School

If your student needs to take medication during the school day, please be aware of the following:

• Any medication should be taken at home if at all possible.
• Medications needing to be given at school are to be brought to and from school by a parent/guardian.
• Medications must be in their original container, labeled with:
  • Name of student
  • Name of medication
  • Time of administration
  • Dosage
  • Route of administration
  • Expiration date
• Medications, both prescription and over the counter, must be accompanied by a written authorization signed from a physician and signed authorization from the parent.
• Medication authorization forms can be obtained  from the school or on the District Health Services website.  These forms are good from September to August and must be renewed yearly.
• Refill of the prescription is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
• Expired medication will not be administered.
• Medications not picked up on or before the last day of school will be discarded.
• According to district policy and state guidelines, students are allowed to carry and self-administer certain medications such as EpiPen or inhaler.  Written permission from the parent/guardian and the physician is required.

Please contact WISD district nurse for more information or questions. 

Medication Authorization Form 

Link to Board Policy