About Health Services With the philosophy that “healthy children learn better”, professional school nurses work with parents and community partners to address the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of school children on a daily basis. Pipestone School District Health Services staff provide emergency care for students and staff, health screenings, assessments, and referrals for all students, essential health treatments for students with special needs, and health promotion and disease prevention activities that address wellness across the lifespan. School Nurses
Lindsey Sasker, RN BSN PHN, is primarily in the MS/HS building. She graduated from DWU with her BSN degree. You can reach Lindsey at 507-562-6019 or via Email
Josie Loll, RN BSN PHN LSN, is primarily in the elementary and oversees the district health plans as LSN. She graduated from SMSU with a BSN degree. You can reach Josie at 507-562-6207, or via Email If your child has any of the following, they must stay home: 1. Fever. Any temperature of 100.4° Fahrenheit is a fever, and children shouldn’t go to school with fevers. Children should be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication to bring it down prior to returning to school. 2. Vomiting or diarrhea. Children should be home for 24 hours from the last episode. 3. Bad pain. If your child has a sore knee or a mild headache but is otherwise acting okay, it’s likely fine to give some medicine and send them off. But if the pain is anything more than mild, don’t do it. Pain is always something you want to keep an eye on. Keep them home and call your doctor instead. 4. Severe coughing or anything different about your child’s breathing. Even if your child does not have a fever, excessive coughing is a reason we will send children home. It is distracting from learning in the classroom and most children do not cover their coughs. |
| Contact:Â Josie Loll |
Minnesota School Immunization LawThe School Immunization Law in Minnesota requires all students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12 to show they have received certain immunizations or an exemption. Schools are required to report immunization data to MDH each year. The Immunization Schedule shows that children need regular vaccines prior to kindergarten, grade 7, and grade 12. These are typically provided during yearly Well Child Checks with your primary care provider. If you are uninsured or do not have a PCP, please contact Josie at 507-562-6207 for additional resources. To be exempt from immunizations, please print the Immunization Form with Exemption and bring to a notary. We do have two notaries located in the district office. |
| Contact:Â Josie Loll |
PAS uses the recommendations from Hennepin County Infectious Diseases in Childcare Settings and Schools Manual. If you have questions on when to keep your child home, please visit Illness Guidance for additional information.Â
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If your child has any of the following, they must stay home:
1. Fever. Any temperature of 100.4° Fahrenheit is a fever, and children shouldn’t go to school with fevers. Children should be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication to bring it down prior to returning to school.
2. Vomiting or diarrhea. Children should be home for 24 hours from the last episode.
3. Bad pain. If your child has a sore knee or a mild headache but is otherwise acting okay, it’s likely fine to give some medicine and send them off. But if the pain is anything more than mild, don’t do it. Pain is always something you want to keep an eye on. Keep them home and call your doctor instead.
4. Severe coughing or anything different about your child’s breathing. Even if your child does not have a fever, excessive coughing is a reason we will send children home. It is distracting from learning in the classroom and most children do not cover their coughs. ​
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Contact:Â Josie Loll
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Forms
- Release of Information
- Back To School Health Checklist 24-25
- Prescriber Prescription Form
- Immunization Exemption
- Annual Student Health Form
- Prescription Medication Administration Form
For any prescription medication administration during school hours - Non-Prescription Medication Administration Form
For any OTC medications that children are to have during school hours - Special Diet Statement
For children who are considered to have a disability that may restrict their diet.Â
Formularios en español
