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Pine-Richland School District FAQs
Health Services
Medications
Q: Do I have to pick up my student’s medication?
If a parent/guardian prefers to leave the medication at school due to the COVID-19 situation, the
medication will be kept in the health office over the summer. A new medication
order Medication permission form, signed by your physician, along with parent permission will
be required for the start of the school year for the held medication to be administered.
Q: How do I pick up my student’s medication from school?
If you would like to pick up your child's medication, please fill out this form Medication Pick Up
Request by MAY 27th. You will be contacted when pick up is available. As a reminder,
medication MUST be picked up by a parent /guardian. No medications will be given to students.
What if my student’s medication will expire before the start of the school year?
The school nurse will notify parents/guardians via email if a medication has or will expire before
the start of the school year. Expired medication will be discarded.
Dental Exams/Physical Exams
Q: Are Dental/Physical Exams Required?
Dental Examinations are required for all students entering grades K, 3 and 7. You may use
the Dental Examination Form or the dentist's signed printout.
Physical Examinations are required for all students entering grades 6 and 11. You may use the
District's Physical Examination Form or a computer printout of the physical with the doctor's
signature.
Exams must be dated after August 25, 2019. Exam forms are due into your child’s Health
Office by December 1st.
Immunizations
Q: Where can I find information about immunizations?
Please be sure that your child’s immunizations are in compliance with Pennsylvania
Department of Health & Allegheny County guidelines.
Please note the immunization requirements for students going into 7th and 12th grade. These
are required before the start of school. Please provide an updated immunization record to your
child’s health office.
Q: Will there be an extension on deadlines for immunizations and exams due to
the COVID-19 situation?
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