Narloxone Administration

Hopewell Area SD Moving to Remote Instruction on Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Due to continued road closures taking place throughout the Hopewell Area School District overnight which will not be cleared prior to morning bus runs, the Hopewell Area School District will move to remote instruction on Wednesday, April 30. No district transportation will take place on Wednesday.
 
The district realizes that power and Internet are not yet functioning in many district locations. However, at this time, Duquesne Light is reporting that power should be restored sometime overnight. So, it is our intention to operate school as a flexible instruction day on Wednesday, April 30. Should that mode need to change to a complete closure due to widespread Internet access issues, then another email will be sent with that update by 8AM.
 
Should anyone not have direct access to FID packets or be able to join classes virtually, students will be provided with adequate time to complete and turn in work as needed. Please communicate with teachers and principals as needed if your student has any issues.
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Narloxone Administration

 
Notification of Naloxone Administration and Emergency Epinephrine Opt-Out

In fall of 2016, the Hopewell Area School District adopted a policy to guide the administration of Naloxone (Narcan) to individuals who are exhibiting symptoms of opioid drug overdose.

Opioid overdose is life-threatening and requires immediate emergency attention. Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose is essential to saving lives. Signs and symptoms of opioid overdose may include:
a history of current narcotic or opioid use or fentanyl patches on skin or needle in the body, unresponsive or unconscious individuals, not breathing or slow /shallow respirations, snoring or gurgling sounds, blue lips and/or nail beds, pinpoint pupils, and clammy skin.
 
If you suspect an opioid overdose immediately report the incident to the closest school staff member.
 
 Naloxone, an opioid overdose antidote, will be secured in three locations in our district and trained staff are prepared to administer Naloxone if necessary. Naloxone is known to prevent overdoses by reversing life threatening respiratory depression. The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act-­Drug Overdose Response Immunity, (Act of Sept. 30, 2014, P.L .2487, No.139) provides protection from criminal prosecution and civil liability for persons who report overdoses or administer Naloxone in overdose emergencies.
 

Act 195 of 2014 provides parents with the right to exempt their student from administration of emergency epinephrine. Parents/guardians wishing to choose this option should meet with the school nurse to discuss their decision and then review and sign the opt-out form in the presence of the school nurse.

Should you have questions, please contact a Hopewell Area School District certified school nurse or administrator in any of our buildings.
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