In support of state law, the Pierre School District expects all children to be in attendance of their school unless engaged in an alternate program.
Jeri Wiebe | T.F. Riggs High School
Jeri.Wiebe@k12.sd.us | (605) 773-7350
Shannon Bieber | Georgia Morse Middle School
Shannon.Bieber@k12.sd.us | (605) 773-7330
Carmen Wexler | Buchanan Elementary School
Carmen.Wexler@k12.sd.us | (605) 773-7310
Dacey Neely | Jefferson Elementary School
Dacey.Neely@k12.sd.us | (605) 773-7320
Carmen Wexler & Dacey Neely | Kennedy Elementary School | (605) 773-7370
If your child is ill, do not send your child to school. Please refer to the South Dakota Department of Health for a full listing of recommendations. Students should not attend school if:
Temperature is 100.4 or above, with or without the use of fever-reducing medication.
Student may return to school when fever-free for 24 hours w/o the use of fever-reducing medication.
The child is vomiting or has diarrhea.
The child has a sore throat with a temperature elevation.
Communicable Disease Guidlines
Medical Authorization for EpiPen and Inhaler Self Administration
Request and Authorization for Medication
The parent of a student found to have live head lice will receive a personal call or a note sent home regarding treatment. A student with live lice may be excluded immediately in the event of frequent or repeated infestations or at the discretion of the school nurse.
Additional Head Lice Information
Head Lice Treatment - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
South Dakota Codified Law 13-28-7.1 requires students entering school or early childhood programs to present certification that they have been adequately immunized, according to the recommendations of the Department of Health. The law applies to all children entering school for the first time, including transfer students.
Meningitis Booster Shots Information
Recommended Immunizations for Children Birth to 6 Years Old
Recommended Immunizations for Children 7 to 18 Years Old
The Pierre School District prides itself on the quality of education it provides to children of the Pierre area. The teachers and support staff of the Pierre School District are of the highest caliber. Our students have great opportunities to learn and grow as a result of dedicated educators, directors, coaches, and quality programs and courses. As a district we take pride in our school and community. If you have any questions regarding the Pierre School District, please contact our Administrative Offices. We would like to hear from you!
Phone: (605) 773-7300
Fax: (605) 773-7304
Mailing Address:
Pierre School District
211 South Poplar Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
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