Wellsboro Area School District’s Medication Policy for Students Receiving Medications in School

WASD Medication Protocol (Rev. 11-20)

Medication at School

The following medications are considered “standing order medications” and only require one parent permission slip that must be filled out at the beginning of each school year and upon enrollment for new students.

Acetaminophen Ibuprofen Benadryl/Diphenhydramine TUMS chewable tablets Throat lozenges/cough drops

All other medications require that students have the following form filled out and signed by their physician and parent/guardian for each prescribed medication that is to be administered by the school nurse during the school day. Students will not be allowed to receive medication at school without this form.

Medication Information Form

Mandated Dental Health Program (Kindergarten and 3rd Grade)

Students in Kindergarten and Third Grade are required to have a dental examination by a registered dental hygienist. Students who have had a dental examination during the school year or within four months prior to the start of the school year (after April 1) may submit documentation of a private dental exam that has been signed by their dentist. The following form must be filled out and returned to the school nurse for students in Kindergarten and Third Grade to be exempt from a dental screening at school.

Dental Form

Form for Food Allergies/Sensitivities

Students with food allergies/sensitivities must have a completed food allergy form to receive food substitutions from the cafeteria

Food Allergy Form

Please click on the infographic for additional information about immunizations in PA for school age children.

Required Immunizations

PA State Law requires that all students be up to date on immunizations prior to the first day of school.

Immunization requirements for school entry

PA State Law allows for students to be exempt from immunizations for medical, religious, or moral/ethical reasons. Students who are exempt from immunizations must have the following form on file with the school nurse by the start of the school year.

Immunization Exemption Form

Physical Examination (Kindergarten)

The Pennsylvania Public School Code Section 1402. Health Services (e) requires that students upon original entry, sixth grade and 11th grade be given a "comprehensive appraisal" of their health. The physical is to be completed within 4 months prior to the start of the school year (after April 1). In addition, Section 1402(c) requires the completion of medical questionnaires which are to become part of the student's health record.

This requirement may be completed by the student's primary care provider (MD, DO, CRNP, PA) or by the school provider.

Students must have a private physical form on file with the school nurse in order to be exempt from the school physical examination.

Private Physical Form