Nancy Randall RN, LSN
Karen Hedtke RN, LSN
Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: 952-431-8220
Fax: 952-431-8747
VM: 651-683-6969 Ext. 18220
School website
School Profile

Influenza like illness

• FAQs about influenza, screening tool for parents and caregivers, and Preventing the spread of influenza-like illnesses

Immunize your child before school begins

• A helpful check sheet for parents to review their child's immunizations
• Dakota County Public Health Department 2009-10 Immunization Clinics

County and state health departments recommend second dose of varicella (chicken pox) vaccineDue to a growing number of cases of chicken pox among students in some District 196 schools, the Dakota County Public Health Department and Minnesota Department of Health are recommending that a second dose of varicella (chicken pox) vaccine be administered to all students who have had just one dose. Beginning this fall, a new state law will require two doses of varicella vaccine for all incoming kindergarten and 7th grade students, unless the student is medically exempt or their parents conscientiously object by notarized statement to the school.

• If your child has had a confirmed case of chicken pox already or shingles, they are considered immune and do not need the vaccine.
• If your child has not had chicken pox and has not yet received one dose of varicella vaccine, the recommendation would be to begin the two-dose varicella immunization series.
• If your child has received only one dose of varicella vaccine, the county and state health departments recommend they receive a second dose now (it will be required anyway before entering 7th grade).

Healthy students are better learners

• Please remember that when students are ill, they are required to report to the Nurse’s Office prior to being released from school. A parent or guardian must release a student by phone or in person before the student can leave the building.
• Contact your school nurse if you have other questions or refer to the school handbook for more information.

Mission
The mission of the school nurse is to facilitate and strengthen the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of students. School nurses identify and assist the removal or modification of health-related barriers to learning.