Medication Administration at School

Please be advised that medication is not allowed to be transported on the school bus. A parent/guardian is required to bring in any medication needed at school, including prescription and over the counter medications. Cough drops are considered medication. A consent form is required to be completed with the nurse for all medications. Feel free to contact Nurse Espy at the phone number or email address listed below.

**Any prescription medication, including inhalers, must have the appropriate pharmacy label with doctor’s orders. Any prescription medication that does not have a prescription label with doctor’s orders will not be administered at school.

Is your child too sick for school? Is it a fever?

Is it a fever? If you think your child has a fever, take his temperature. Oftentimes as parents, we touch our child’s head and assume he has a fever if he feels warm, but this is not the best way to measure a temperature at home. The best way is to use a digital thermometer. There are several types on the market, including: Oral – the easiest for older children, and can also be used under the arm, although this doesn’t always offer the most accurate reading. Tympanic (ear) Rectal – the best way to take a temperature in infants Temporal artery (forehead) Make sure to read the instructions for all thermometer use carefully. Whatever method you choose; a fever is defined as a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees F (38 C) rectally. Temperatures taken orally typically run about ½ to 1 degree lower. 99.5 degrees F (37.5 degrees C) in the mouth 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C) rectally 99 degrees F (37.2 degrees C) under the arm Also, be aware that a high fever may not be a good indicator of how sick your child is. A simple cold or viral infection can cause a high fever of 102-104 degrees F (38.9-40 degrees C), but isn’t usually a cause for worry.