Nursing Services

Northfield High School has a full-time school nurse who works to promote the health and well-being of Nighthawk school community. Learn more about DPS Student Health Services and access all required consent forms.

Medications for Your Child While at School

Medications can be administered at school only if the conditions listed below are met. All medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications, such as Advil, Tylenol, cough drops, etc., must follow the conditions listed below. Additionally, the Student Medication Administration Agreement (Spanish) and Self-Carry Medication Administration Contract must be completed by the student, parent/guardian and Northfield nurse.

• Northfield Nursing Services must have written permission to administer the medication, including OTC medications from the student’s health care practitioner with prescriptive authority under Colorado Law. 
• Parent/Guardian is responsible for providing all medication to be administered to the student.
• Medication must be in the original, properly labeled container. Prescription medication must include the student’s name, name of the medication, dosage, frequency of administration, and name of the prescribing health care practitioner printed on the container.
• Medication orders are good for one year from the date of the written order. 
• Students are not allowed to carry or use medications at school if they have not completed the Self-Carry Contract.

Student Attendance

Regular attendance has a direct correlation to high levels of student learning and students are encouraged to attend every class on time and every day of the school year. If a student is absent for three or more days, a doctor’s note must be provided.

For Nursing Services questions or more information, please contact Northfield Nurse, Kate Marshall (720-423-8125).