Towson High School Newsletter
September 18, 2026
Don’t forget! You must complete new medication forms for your child every year!
A new consent form is needed every school year in order for the nurse to administer discretionary medications to your child. (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, cough drops, Tums)
Link to form:
BEBCO 0881A Consent-for-Admin-of-Approved-Disc-Meds Rev 2026 YELLOW.pdf
OR, Link to online form:
A one-time courtesy call may be made by the nurse, to the parent/guardian for verbal consent. Verbal consent must be followed up with a signed, completed form.
Any other medications that may need to be taken in school, including over-the-counter, must be accompanied by a current school year healthcare provider signed form (dated after 6/2026)
Link to form:
Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) observes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and shares resources. The toolkit they have developed includes key messages, weekly themes, social media shareables, digital stickers virtual backgrounds, and more with the intention to fight stigma, foster connection, and promote hope.
Warning Signs: Here are some warning signs that may indicate a student is having a mental health challenge/crisis:
- Unexpected/dramatic decline in school performance
- Noticeable changes to mood and/or behavior (i.e., someone who is always cheerful is now quiet and somber, someone who loves a hobby is now disinterested, etc.)
- Changes in appetite, sleep, hygiene
- Frequent physical complaints
- Isolating themselves from friends
- Comments or gestures that may hint that someone is thinking of ending their life. (**If this happens, notify an administrator immediately.)
Resources:
Research has shown that attendance is a leading predictor of academic achievement and adult success. Students who find attending school important are more likely to attain goals like attending trade school, college, or getting a job. By showing up to school every day, students develop a positive work ethic and prepare for future success by developing healthy and productive habits.
Our attendance goals this year are for students to maintain at least a 94% attendance rate and to reduce chronic absenteeism. A student that misses 10% or more of school days in chronically absent. By missing just 2 days a month, a student will be chronically absent. Use the "Attendance Tracker" and "Parent Tips" below to support your student in maintaining satisfactory attendance. Additionally, we will send parents/guardians a "Weekly Attendance Report" each Friday afternoon so you can track your student's daily and period attendance.
Absent notes must be turned in within 5 days from the student returning to school. Please review the Towson High School 2025-2026 Operating Procedures document ("Attendance" section) for information on Absent notes, including how to submit them on FOCUS. Teachers are not required to provide makeup work for unexcused absences.
Attendance Tracker
Parent Tips
Weekly Reports
For the latest updates on the Towson High School Renovation/Addition Project, please click here. We are currently in Phase 1.
