Rusk Independent School District 203 E. 7th Street Rusk, Texas 75785. New Information: Regarding Medication Administration for the 2024-2025 R.I.S.D. Academic Year. A PHYSICIAN’S SIGNATURE is required to administer ALL medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medication. ________________________________________________________________________________________ REMINDERS: ALL medications, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs should be delivered to the office staff/nurse on student’s campus. For safety reasons, students are not allowed to carry medications on them or in their backpack. ALL medications must be in the original container and properly labeled. Label should include the student’s name, dosage to be administered, the prescribing physician’s name, the expiration date, and the name of the medication. The school will not administer any type of medicine that is not FDA approved. The 2024-2025 RISD Medication Administration form must be completed and returned before any medication can be administered. For safety reasons, no exceptions can be made. _____________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter. Student safety is our top priority at RISD. Should you have any questions, please contact your school campus nurse or administrators.

New Information: Regarding Medication Administration for the 2024-2025 R.I.S.D. Academic Year

Rusk ISD

July 22, 2024

The Parent/Physician Request Form can be found by going to www.ruskisd.net>Menu>Departments>Health & Safety>Request for Medication to be Given at School