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Welcome to the Muskego-Norway School District Health Services. Here you will find a number of resources, forms, and the latest health information pertinent to the school-aged child. Thank you for your efforts helping us ensure a safe and healthy year for the students in our district.
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As we enter the Fall/Winter illness season you may find it helpful to be aware of resources available to monitor the variety of illnesses that are common this time of year and the illnesses that are seeing an increase in cases, such as pertussis.
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Respiratory viruses - The cause of the common cold and influenza-like illness. While you may be familiar with these illnesses – and have likely had them before – you may not be as familiar with all the different viruses that cause them.
Respiratory Illness Data - a summary of the latest information on viral respiratory illness in Wisconsin. It shows the respiratory illness activity level and trajectory for the previous week and provides key findings regarding respiratory virus transmission in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reporting a significant increase in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, across Wisconsin.
Outbreaks, Recalls, and Investigations in Wisconsin - As of December 13, 2024, DHS has received reports of 2,245 confirmed cases of pertussis. Sixty-nine counties have had at least one case since January 1, 2024. While the age of people diagnosed with pertussis range from 1 month to 90 years, half (50%) of cases are in individuals aged 11 to 18 years. Ninety infants have been identified with pertussis and 12 infants have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
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The CDC recommends the following actions to protect yourself and others from respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
- Stay home and away from others if you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren't better explained by another cause.
- Symptoms may include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others.
- You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
- Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
- You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
- When you go back to your normal activities, take added precaution over the next 5 days.
- Repeat the above if you develop a fever or you start to feel worse after you have gone back to normal activities.
CDC: Respiratory Virus Guidance Update Frequently Asked Questions
STAY HOME FOR 24 HOURS AFTER THE START OF ANTIBIOTICS
Gastroenteritis is an illness that affects the stomach or intestines, and symptoms include:
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Diarrhea, such as having three or more loose stools in a day, or having more loose stools than normal
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Vomiting, along with at least one of the following symptoms:
Stay home from School or Work:
RECOMMENDED - 24 hours minimum after last episode of vomiting/diarrhea
STRONGLY ENCOURAGED - 48 hours after last episode of vomiting/diarrhea
Different types of gastroenteritis can have different symptoms:
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Norovirus
The most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States, norovirus can cause fever, nausea, vomiting, cramping, malaise, and diarrhea. Symptoms typically last 2 to 5 days.
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Salmonella
Symptoms include sudden diarrhea, which may be bloody or contain mucus, abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, vomiting, and headache.
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Traveler's diarrhea
Usually caused by contaminated food or water, traveler's diarrhea can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and blood in the stool.
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Each MNS school has a health office that is staffed by specially trained, highly competent and engaged Health Room Aides (HRAs). HRAs work under the license and guidance of the District Nurse. MNS also has a medical advisor that engages with the District Nurse to assure that policies and procedures, interventions, and current practices are evidenced-based and appropriate.
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When you report your child as absent please provide as much information as possible. This allows MNSD to monitor specific conditions more accurately and provide a healthy learning environment for your child. In addition, we have some students throughout MNSD that have health conditions requiring close surveillance of potential illness exposure.
When you call the school attendance office, absence information related to illness is optimal if it includes the following:
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Symptoms such as
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Fever
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Cough - productive or non-productive
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Muscle Aches
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Sore Throat
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Fatigue
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Nasal or sinus congestion / drainage
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Gastro-intestinal - diarrhea or vomiting including frequency and last episode
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Rash
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Onset - Date and/or time of onset
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Diagnosis - Healthcare provider diagnosis including lab test confirmation (ex. flu, strep)
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Treatment - Prescribed by healthcare provider (ex. antibiotics) or parent-initiated
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Others - If other family members are also ill
Health Room Aides: Ms. Renee Reiter and Ms Jami Sinkovits
Office: 262-971-1790 Ext. 4516
Fax: 262-679-5222
Text: 414-207-9772
Health Room Aides: Ms. Cheryl Szalewski and Ms. Jami Sinkovits
Office: 262-971-1820 Ext.7436
Fax: 262-662-1588
Text: 414-209-4160
Health Room Aides: Ms. Carolyn Unger and Ms. Renee Reiter
Office: 262-971-1860 Ext.5003
Fax: 414-427-1945
Text: 262-682-3165
Health Room Aides: Ms. Angela Ewald and Ms. Heather Niemiec
Office: 262-971-1810 Ext. 6225
Fax: 414-422-2204
Text: 414-208-4371
Health Room Aide: Ms. Linsey Coker
Office: 262-971-1850 Ext. 3228
Fax: 262-895-7631
Text: 414-207-8432
Health Room Aides: Ms. Angela Lambrou and Ms. Nicole Cummings
Office: 262-971-1830 Ext. 8223
Fax: 262-679-4087
Text: 414-207-8658
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Tracy Staudacher JD, BSN, RN, LSN, NCSN
District Nurse
Email
Please contact your student's respective Health Office identified above for the following matters. Health Office staff will escalate communications to me as necessary.
- Form submissions
- Immunization documentation
- Health conditions and injuries along with status updates
My office is located at MHS in Student Services:
Muskego High School
W183 S8750 Racine Avenue
Muskego WI 53150 Education and Certifications:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of Texas at Austin
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Doctor of Law - Marquette University Law School
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Registered Nurse - State of Wisconsin
- Pupil Services-School Nurse License - Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
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NCSN - Nationally Certified School Nurse
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