Immunizations
Minnesota statutes 121A.15 and Minnesota rules Part 4604.0400 require that all children enrolled in a Minnesota school be immunized before starting school. These requirements can be waived only for medical reasons or if you are conscientiously opposed to a particular immunization.
Students will not be able to attend school until we receive one of the following:
A month-day-year record of required immunizations, signed and submitted by a parent/guardian
A signed statement from a physician or clinic stating the child has had at least one dose of each vaccine and is in the process of completing the series
A notarized statement of conscientious objection or a physician's signature stating a medical exemption to vaccination
SPECIFIC VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Check now with your family doctor or clinic to see if your child(ren) has all the immunizations required for their age level. If you have questions or do not have insurance, contact the nurse at your child’s school for assistance. Leave a message and phone number where you can be reached, and the nurse will get back to you as soon as possible.
Vaccine-specific requirements for Child Care and Early Childhood Programs such as Pre-School SEE Are Your Kids Ready? Child Care and Early Childhood Programs Immunization Law. Spanish Version HERE
To see all vaccine-specific requirements for students in K - 12th grade. See "Are Your Kids Ready for School?". Spanish Version HERE
IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTION
If you do not wish to have your child(ren) immunized due to medical or conscientious reasons, you can print the exemption form below or pick one up at your child’s school. Fill out the form, including the reason for exemption. Have the form notarized and then return it to the school your child(ren) will attend in the fall.
NEW IMMUNIZATIONS? LET US KNOW
Please notify the school health office when your child receives new immunizations. Updating immunization records is essential.
IMMUNIZATION FORMS
SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION FORM English (PDF)
Use this form to document vaccines and medical or non-medical exemptions for children enrolled in child care, early childhood education, or school.
Additional languages:
SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION FORM Spanish (PDF)
ADDITIONAL IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION
Is My Child Well Enough To Go To School?
Click HERE (español) for guidance on other common illnesses.
Your child must stay home if they have:
Fever of 100 degrees or higher (38 degrees Celsius)
Rash that has not yet been diagnosed
Vomiting/Vomited
Diarrhea
Your child may return to school:
24 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea
24 hours fever-free, without fever-reducing medicine (acetaminophen & ibuprofen)
Feels well enough to participate fully in school
Please call to report your student’s absences each day, including the reason for keeping them home and the symptoms.
Call 507-831-6910
Elementary School ext # 443 or email HERE
Middle School ext #300 - High School ext #309 or email HERE
For Spanish All Schools ext. #311