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As we begin the new school year, we want to share an important update regarding medications during the school day. The State of Alabama now has a new form that must be completed for prescription medications and over-the-counter (OTC) medications that require administration at school. https://www.ecboe.org/en-US/health-services-1313935f
Our school nurses are available to support students who require medication during the school day. However, we do encourage medications to be administered at home whenever medically appropriate.
Please remember:
Medication forms must be completed in full.
The medication label and the doctor's order (this form) must match before medications can be given.
Prescription medications must be in the original pharmacy-labeled container.
Over-the-counter medications must be in the original unopened container.
OTC medications given at school for more than two weeks require a healthcare provider's order.
Taking a few extra minutes to ensure forms are completed correctly and medication labels match the order will help us provide safe and timely care for your child.
This form is also available on the ECBOE website under "Health Services". If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn!
Click here to access our 2025-2026 School Improvement Plan
Gaston High School is a Title I School
24-25 GHS ACIP Strategic Map Board Approved
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13lH80LZOXbxoy_qvlKzR1B8I97_dwv8Q/view?usp=sharing
24-25 Spanish Version GHS ACIP Strategic Map Board Approved
https://drive.google.com/file/d/123bV31c-mOO37N7v-CuoEd0VMwNV6IMK/view?usp=sharing
24-25 GHS ACIP Annual Improvement Plan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17cfTSZbtFws7xa90CVnbJ91CkH1OZv9r/view?usp=sharing
24-25 Spanish Version GHS ACIP Annual Improvement Plan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OFKujN8_dDi8xxW7YRpV0GMo_wOS9fL6/view?usp=sharing
24-25 GHS ACIP Annual Implementation Plan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nSMfp9W86T3vYbm5fieW5rfzcfLLE2Md/view?usp=sharing
24-25 Spanish Version GHS ACIP Annual Implementation Plan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y4Zb2GuNpGUa9pB4zHUV-K8w2A9D8ufs/view?usp=sharing
24-25 GHS School Parent Compact
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p1z1aVIELV-a6HMIB6n3kU5cXsPoDFMD/view?usp=sharing
24-25 Spanish Version GHS School Parent Compact
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p1z1aVIELV-a6HMIB6n3kU5cXsPoDFMD/view?usp=sharing
24-25 GHS Parental Involvement Plan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGWDzUIX0AAF7qgcKwPdgg7yAbHP2PDS/view?usp=sharing
24-25 Spanish Version GHS Parental Involvement Plan
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kDoD_QeKstHFHrQmthty-VexxGrj1eV2udAkE2VEev4/edit?usp=sharing
24-25 Title I Needs Assessment Summary & Preliminary Improvement Plan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G_x69mnreAwnUIysKlYp6bYh44hW5N11/view?usp=sharing
24-25 GHS Parent/Family Engagement Quick Sheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dt6Dzp4Cb9vhk22TPtEiSgv9jhW-fLwY/view?usp=sharing
We’re excited to share that we’ve adopted a new communication platform called ParentSquare to help us keep you better informed and more connected with your school community.
With ParentSquare, you’ll receive all school and classroom messages in one place and translated into your preferred language—whether by email, text, app, or web. You’ll also be able to:
All school, grade-level, and classroom communications will now come through ParentSquare.
To get the most out of ParentSquare, we encourage you to download the free mobile app, available for iOS and Android. You can also access ParentSquare from your web browser at www.parentsquare.com. For more information, please visit the ParentSquare webpage on the ECBOE website.
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Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the use of cell phones and other wireless devices will be banned during the instructional day in all Alabama's public schools.
The State Report Card is out, and we are thrilled to announce that Gaston High School has achieved an overall score of 80/B on the state report card, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, administration, and the Gaston Community.
This milestone demonstrates our commitment to ongoing improvement in key areas, including academic achievement, academic growth, chronic absenteeism, college and career readiness, and our graduation rate. We recognize that this success is a collective effort, and we remain focused on continuing to raise the bar for excellence. And most importantly, we celebrate our students, who inspire us every day with their hard work, determination, and pursuit of excellence.
Go Dawgs!
Child Find is a statewide effort by the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services to locate, identify, and evaluate children with disabilities from birth to age 21.
Early Intervention and Special Education Services work closely with community service agencies, parents, and local school systems to locate children with disabilities. For parents or other persons interested in information about referring a child from birth to age 21, the toll-free telephone number is 1-800-543-3098.
Child Find helps the child, the family, and the provider to plan appropriate services and link families to services for students who may meet special education eligibility requirements.
For more information about Child Find, contact Etowah County Schools at 256-442-1050.