Lamar Middle School

 

Students in LISD middle schools may carry over-the-counter medications (Tylenol, ibuprofen, Midol, throat lozenges, etc) and inhalers and EPIPENS.  Directions to self-carry are below.  For controlled substances or prescription medications or treatments they may not be self-carried and instructions for those are also below.  You can find updated forms on the LISD website, departments, health services and then select forms.

 

1. Keep the medication in the original container.

2. Carry with the medication a signed note from the parents/guardians listing the student's name, name of medication, dosage and frequency to take the medication, parent/guardian name and phone number.

3. Make sure you let them know they may NOT SHARE their medication with anyone.

 

 

1. Provide the School Nurse with a completed Medication Self Carry Agreement Form

2. Have a Prescription label (from pharmacy) attached to, or with, the inhaler/epi-pen with student’s name and instructions for use.

3. Bring inhaler/epi-pen to nurse to review use and instructions.

 

 

Controlled Substances and Treatments 

1. Provide the School Nurse a Medication Orders/Authorization/Consent Form completed and signed by parents/guardian and doctor, and any additional information from your child’s doctor.

2. Medication must have a prescription label with the student’s name and instructions.

 

 

The School Nurse does NOT give out over-the counter medications. Parents must provide all medications as directed above.

 

AED’s (Automated External Defibrillators) are in all LISD Schools- We have 2 at Lamar

Responder Team- We have 8 staff members here at Lamar MS that are a part of our First Responder Team.  They are all trained in responding to non-breathing emergencies individually and together as a team. 

All staff members are trained in hands-only CPR, Heimlich manuever and EPIPEN administration.