Health Services

Medical Forms

• Administer Over The Counter Medication
• Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
• Inhaled Asthma Medication
• Medical Procedure
• Prescription Medication Request

Medication Policy

HSSD has a district-wide medication policy. Students requiring medication at school shall be identified by parents to the principal or school office. Students are not allowed to carry medication on their person for their safety and the safety of others. All medication will be dispensed from the office.

Dispensing Medication

• Medications will not be dispensed from the school office until ALL forms have been completed. 
• Medication must be in prescription bottle for the prescribed medication and the original container for over-the-counter medications.
  • Do not send medications in envelopes, plastic bags, or other containers.
• Medications must be brought to school by the parent.

Planned Absences

All absences from school, not related to an illness, injury, or family emergency, must be requested in writing at least 48 hours in advance to be excused. Please use the Advance Absence Notice for this purpose. This form will be routed to the student’s teachers for approval signatures. 

All homework issued prior to departure must be completed and turned in upon the student’s return to school. Approval for absences for vacations, travel, hunting trips, etc., will not be guaranteed if the student is doing below-average work, has poor study habits and/or is habitually late with class assignments.

Since learning opportunities such as teacher presentations, discussions, and experiments are difficult for students to make up during these absences, we truly appreciate your continued support in helping us reach our goal of keeping students in class as much as possible.

Please review the calendar for scheduled breaks and plan your vacations during those times, whenever possible. It is strongly suggested that parents contact the school in advance to discuss the matter before finalizing plans with their child. 

Absence Due to Illness

We understand that there may be situations/illnesses that occur. Per our District Policy 430 we are obligated to keep parents informed, in writing, any time a student has accumulated ten (10) days of absence or equivalent. It is important to note that an absence is defined as being absent from school for any portion of/or the entire school day. If you have any additional questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

When a child's illness requires a visit to a doctor, please request a note at the appointment. Send the note to the office when your child returns to school. The note from the doctor will serve as confirmation of the appointment. The absence will be recorded as medical and will not be counted toward the 10 day maximum absence days.

The Student Immunization Law requires that all students meet certain immunization requirements. 

These requirements can be waived by parents for health, religious, or personal conviction reasons only. Students who are not up-to-date on vaccination requirements may result in monetary find to the parent or the student being excluded from school until compliance is met. 

In accordance with Board Policy 5330 HSSD’s physician approved epinephrine auto-injector plan,

• Standing orders must be updated and signed annually by the District medical advisor.
  • The standing order allows appropriate medical and school personnel (including but not limited to, any registered nurse) employed by or acting on behalf of the District to administer epinephrine via the epinephrine auto-injector to an individual using professional judgment, if that individual is experiencing a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, such as anaphylaxis. 
• Emergency Treatment Procedures: The following treatment protocol will be utilized to manage anaphylactic reactions. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that is rapid in onset.
  • Dosage: If conditions of anaphylaxis are developing or presenting themselves, administer epinephrine USP via auto injector intramuscularly into the upper front aspect of the thigh (through clothing if necessary).
    • For individual less than 66 pounds, use of EpiPen Jr. auto injector (0.15 mL epinephrine injection, USP).
    • For individuals approximately 66 pounds or greater, use one EpiPen (0.3 mL epinephrine injection, USP).
  • Frequency: Up to 20% of individuals who receive epinephrine will require more than one dose before symptoms are alleviated. More than two sequential doses of epinephrine for the same episode should be administered only under direct medical supervision.
  • Referral: The individual must be referred to a physician for medical evaluation even if symptoms resolve completely. Symptoms may recur after the epinephrine wears off, as much as 24 hours later.
  • Documentation and Notification: Documentation of the details of the incident must happen and the individual handling the situation must notify the individual's parent, guardian, or caretaker and the primary care physician in accordance with school policy.

Help us prevent the spread of lice. Please check your child's hair closely if you suspect head lice. Early identification is important. 

Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live on the human scalp and are transmitted by direct head-to-head contact. Head lice do not fly or jump. 

You may come to school once the head lice is treated. Click here to read about treatment options. Consult your doctor with further questions or for more information.