Medway Public Schools require that a student’s parent/guardian submit written documentation of physical exams at the intervals required by Massachusetts laws and regulations, or their child may be excluded from school until such documentation has been provided.

Families not in compliance with this procedure will be notified of the required documentation in advance of the date of possible exclusion from school. Per these regulations, documentation of a current physical examination is required for students entering grades Pre-K or K, 4. 7 and 10.

Medway Public Schools medication policy, mandated by 71 M.G.L. 54B and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health 105 CMR, 210.001, is followed to ensure the health and safety of all students.

A written order from a licensed prescriber is required for all prescription medication, supplements (herbal or other), and for any over the counter medications not covered under Standing Orders written by our school physician.

Medications may be administered at school with a written order from a health care provider, or through Standing Orders, and with written parent/guardian permission. Required orders and consents must be renewed at the beginning of each academic year and as needed throughout the school year.

Parents/guardians may provide consent for over the counter medications, Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and antacid (Tums) by reading and signing the back of the health office emergency card. These medications are to be supplied by the parent/guardian.

All medications must be in the original container, properly labeled and delivered to the school nurse by a responsible adult (parent/guardian or designee). The pharmacy will provide two prescription bottles upon request, for home and school use. No medication is to be sent in to school with a student.

Medications may be retrieved by the parent/guardian at any time. All medication will be destroyed if it is not picked up at the end of the school year.