Elementary K-5

Some students need to take medicine during the school day. A note stating the name of the medication, dosage, and the time it should be given must accompany the medicine. It is now required that we have a signed permission form obtained by parent/guardian at the time the medication is dropped off at school. This note must be dated and signed by the parent/guardian. Prescription medication must be in a prescription bottle from the pharmacy with the student’s name on it. Adults should bring the medication to the nurse’s office.

The school does supply over-the-counter medications. Over-the-counter medications must also be accompanied by a permission form signed by parent/guardian for use. Aspirin will not be given unless we have a physician’s permission because of possible complications of Reye’s Syndrome. Cough syrup is recommended rather than cough drops.

When possible, parents/guardians should try to schedule all medication administration during non-school hours. Because of the danger of choking, parents/guardians are asked to not allow their children to bring hard candy (such as:  suckers, jolly ranchers, etc.) to school.

Policy 516 – Student Medication and Procedures

Middle School 6-8

Nurse: Call 507.663.0656.

The nurse is on duty each day from 8:00 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. Students should have a pass from a teacher in order to visit the nurse. All students who become ill during the school day are required to check out with the nurse’s office, prior to leaving the building.

All medication (prescription and over-the-counter) should be brought, by an adult, to the nurse’s office. Any medications that students take at school must be distributed and stored in the nurse’s office. A note stating the name of the medication, dosage, and the time it should be given must accompany the medicine. This note must be dated and signed by the parent/guardian and physician. A doctor’s note must accompany any dose changes for daily medications such as Ritalin, Dexedrine, etc. Prescription medication must be in a prescription bottle from the pharmacy with the student’s name on it. Students are not allowed to carry medication with them during the school day. Inhalers used for asthma are the only exception. Students may carry them after reporting to the nurse and filling out the necessary paperwork.

Emergency Forms are updated annually and returned to the nurse’s office. Individual health care plans are written when appropriate.

Policy 516 – Student Medication and Procedures

High School 9-12

Nurse: Call 507.663.0634.

The nurse is on duty each day from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Students must have a pass from a teacher in order to visit the nurse. All students who become ill during the school day are required to check out with the nurse’s office, prior to leaving the building. Check out must include parent/guardian contact between school officials and parents/guardian prior to leaving the building. Failure to properly check out with the nurse’s office will cause the student to be unexcused.

Legitimate visits to the nurse during class time are excused, counted absences. Any and all medications that students take at school must be distributed and stored in the high school nurse’s office.

Prescription medications (i.e. Ritalin, Imitrex, Zoloft) that are dispensed at school need to have a written prescription from the physician indicating medication, dose, route, time, duration and diagnosis as well as a parent/guardian signature. The physician/parental consent form can be obtained through the nurse’s office. The medication must be sent in a prescription bottle as issued by a pharmacist. (A duplicate bottle can be obtained from the pharmacist upon request.) Tylenol, Ibuprofen and other over the counter medications may be given only with parental consent via the emergency form provided to you by the school each fall. Additional forms are available upon request. Emergency Forms are mandatory, are updated annually and must be turned in to the nurse’s office. Individual health care plans are written when appropriate. Students must bring an unopened, sealed bottle of Ibuprofen or Tylenol to the nurse’s office if they need these medications on a regular basis.

Policy 516 – Student Medication and Procedures

Last modified:  June 20, 2023