Medication(s) Taken in School – Orders & Administration
Per MPS policy, health office staff cannot administer any medications (including over the counter medications) without orders from a licensed health care provider.
Please never hesitate to give us a call if you have ANY questions about medications!
Communicable Illness in Schools
Common illnesses we see:
Please call the Health Office to let us know if your child is diagnosed with any communicable illness (or head lice) so that we can accurately keep track of all diagnosed cases of communicable illness.
Commonly Used Forms
Click on the above link to download the following commonly used forms:
Attendance
•Please call the attendance line at 612-668-3765 when your student(s) will be absent. When you call, please state the reason for your student(s) being absent; ill, family emergency, vacation, etc.
•We ask that you call each day that your student(s) are absent, even if it is for the same reason, in the same week.
•If you have a pre-planned vacation, we ask you complete the request for excused absence in advance you’re your student(s). Click on the link for the appropriate form. https://hale.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads/request_for_excused_absence.doc It can be turned in to the office once complete.
•If you have any other questions or concerns regarding attendance or need assistance with attendance/truancy letters; please contact our Social Worker, Julie Peterson, at ext. 8-3769.
Immunizations
In order to attend school in Minneapolis, students must prove that they are up to date with their immunizations or that they are exempt from the requirements for medical reasons or the beliefs of the parent/guardian. Click on the link for more details on what is required. Immunizations Needed for School
Daily Learning: To find your classrooms, connect directly with Seesaw through Clever or Google Classroom.
Check out the Distance Learning site for the Daily Learning links, technology support, student supports and other important information.
Connect with your teachers.
Login to Student Portal or Parent Portal.
*Learn about the MPS 5 Phases to Safe Learning.
Info on FREE school meal boxes and locations.
available by phone M-F 7am-3pm
rebecca.richardson@mpls.k12.mn.us
Phone: 612-355-0198
Fax: 612-668-3770
Health Assistant: Kristina Hefferan
Hours: Monday-Friday; 7:15-2:15
kristina.hefferan@mpls.k12.mn.us
Phone: 612-668-3765
A child should not come to school (and will be sent home) for
Click on the link below for other illnesses that may prevent your child from attending school:
Well Enough for School?
If for any reason we have to contact you, our first step is a phone call. We will leave a general voicemail if you are not available. Communication via email is per your request.
Scenarios when we will call you, if your student: