218.568.9207
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218.562.6105
Should I send my child to school?
The following information is intended to help with this decision. If the student:
- Has a fever of 100 degrees or more
The student should stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal.
- Has vomited or had diarrhea
The student should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
- Has any rash for which you do not know the cause
Check with your family physician/clinic before sending the student to school.
- Has an illness
Keep the student at home and call the school daily to report the illness. If a child becomes ill at school, parents or the designated emergency contact is notified.
** First aid is provided to students with minor injuries. If the injury is serious, 911 will be called and parents will be notified.
- Has a fever of 100 degrees or more
The student should stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal.
- Has vomited or had diarrhea
The student should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
- Has any rash for which you do not know the cause
Check with your family physician/clinic before sending the student to school.
- Has an illness
Keep the student at home and call the school daily to report the illness. If a child becomes ill at school, parents or the designated emergency contact is notified.
** First aid is provided to students with minor injuries. If the injury is serious, 911 will be called and parents will be notified.
School Policy
Immunizations
Click here to see the MN Department of Health website for more immunization information.
Medication Policy
Medication forms are available under the Forms section at the bottom of this page and directly from the school nurse office. Please call or email your school nurse for more information.
All Pequot Lakes schools have defibrillators on site. These defibrillators were funded by North Crow Wing First Responders, American Legion Post 49, Ideal Township and the "Take Heart Program" at Essentia/St Joseph's Medical Center. Thousands of deaths occur each year as the result of sudden cardiac arrest; CPR alone helps by providing the brain with oxygenated blood, but CPR is not enough to correct the underlying heart problem. The electric shock provided by the defibrillator, if provided in a timely manner, will provide a much better chance at a survival rate.
Defibrillators are located:
HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Outside the high school office near the commons area
- Near Door #7 on the west side of the building
- Near the office/nurse's office in the hall across from the elevator
Influenza Information
When the snow flies we know that the flu can't be far behind. Symptoms of influenza can come on quickly and include:
>>fever, cough, sore throat, headache, extreme fatigue, and body aches.
Influenza is an upper respiratory infection and does not involve vomiting or diarrhea.
The best way to prevent influenza is with an annual flu shot. Please consider a flu shot for you and your children; it is not too late.
How is the flu different from a cold?
A cold generally stays up in the head while the flu brings body aches, fever, and extreme fatigue. A person with a cold will usually keep up his or her normal activities, while someone with the flu will often feel too sick to do so.
Report your child's symptoms
When calling to report your student’s absence, please describe the symptoms of the illness and report any confirmed diagnoses (influenza, strep throat, etc). This helps the health services department track illness within the district to help prevent further infections.
Flu Facts and Vaccine Information
Minnesota Department of Health Flu Information
Mental Health
Students needing help and support with mental health issues can access these services by visiting the nurse's office, talking to their school counselor, or visiting with the family collaborative workers directly.
More information is available via the links below or by speaking with one of the contacts listed below.
Building Contacts
Elementary - Eileen Nelson
ph. (218) 562-6103
Middle Level - Ali Ross
ph. (218) 568-9285
High School - LaVonne Murray
ph. (218) 568-9215
Important Forms
Click on the appropriate link to print forms. Complete and submit to the Nurse's Office.- Authorization for Administration of Medication at School - Eagle View
- Authorization for Administration of Medication at School - Middle Level / High School
Prevent the
Spread of Illness
Spread of Illness
> Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer often
> Cover your cough or sneeze using a facial tissue or your sleeve
> Sick? Stay home!
> Do not share drinking cups and straws
> Clean surfaces often