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.