Health Services
In the Health Office, our purpose is to promote health and safety for all students, to care for students experiencing illness or injury, and to help create an environment that supports student achievement, health, and well-being.
We are available any time to assist you and your student with any health-related questions or concerns. Please see below for some commonly asked about topics.
Immunizations Needed for School
In order to attend class in Minneapolis Public Schools, students must show that they have had the required immunizations or that they are exempt. To enroll in Early Childhood Programs, students must have received the following immunizations:
- Hepatitis A and B
- DTaP/DT
- Polio
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- Hib
- Pneumococcal
- Varicella (chickenpox)
For more information about Minnesota’s Immunization Law, visit the Minnesota Department of Health website.
Taking Medicine in School
It is recommended that medication be given at home whenever possible. If medication must be administered during the school day or self-carried by the student, families must follow the Minneapolis Public Schools school medication policy. This includes providing a doctor-signed MPS medication authorization form.
Food Allergies
If your child has a food allergy, it is important to fill out the Special Diet Form. The Special Diet form is to be filled out and signed by a medical provider. The form tells us exactly what food the student is allergic to and clarify what food should/ shouldn't be served to the student. The health office communicates with the culinary team on the plan and shares the special diet form with them to accommodate for the student needs. Also, the Licensed school nurse makes an emergency health plan for the student and shares it with the student's teacher and staff members who work closely with the student . If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call the Health Office.
Ais Brogdon, HSA
612-668-2033
Hello Jenny Lind families!
My name is Aislyn Brogdon, or Miss Ais to your children.
I am honored to serve as the Health Services Assistant. I spent two years working in the ER and have experience in supporting mental health needs, which taught me the importance of care, patience, and compassion. As a proud Minneapolis Public Schools alum, it means so much to give back to the community that raised me. I am committed to making every student feel safe, supported, and seen. I'm grateful to be here and to walk alongside our families and students as they grow.
Michelle Ricart, LSN
612-668-2052
My Name is Nurse Michelle.
It brings me joy to serve the students, families and staff at Jenny Lind School. This loving community reminds me of my wonderful school community growing up in NYC. A very warm, safe and welcoming community. I have worked as a Licensed School Nurse with MPS Health Services for the past 11 years. and am a native Spanish Speaker.
A little about me. I am an Afro-Latina from Bronx, New York and have worked as a nurse in multiple cities over the past 30 years including NYC, Buffalo, NY, Newark, NJ and Philadelphia, PA.
Prior to moving to Minnesota from New York City in 2014, I worked as an Advaced Practice Wound Care Specialist Nurse and Nurse Case Manager for the Visiting Nurse Services Of New York. I completed my Bachelor of Science In Nursing and Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at the State University of New York at Buffalo in Buffalo NY and Wound Care Specialty Masters at Lasalle University in Philadelphia, PA.
I am currently married and have 3 children. My eldest is a Police Officer with Capitol Police in Washington, DC, My middle Child is a 10th grade High School teacher in Minnesota and my youngest loves to play trumpet and bass drum for his High School marching band.
I would love to get to know you. Feel free to call or pass by the school health office anytime.