There have been some known cases of  head lice at our school  and your child may have been exposed.   Please read below for information that might be helpful in recognizing them on your child.

Head lice infestation is a common condition where pediculosis parasites live in human hair and feed on the host’s blood. Head lice are brown or gray wingless insects that are about the size of a sesame seed. Lice eggs (nits) appear as tiny white ovals glued to the hair shaft near the scalp. Lice do not live in the environment (off of a human head) for very long and they are not carried by animals. Lice do not jump or fly; they are transmitted from an infested  person to someone else by head to head contact or by sharing items such as combs, brushes, headbands, hats, hooded sweatshirts, sports equipment and head gear. Children are much more likely to get lice from family members and playmates than from their classmates at school.

Watch your child for signs of lice infestation such as frequent head scratching. Also, check your child’s scalp periodically for the presence of lice and/or nits. Please notify the school health office at once if you detect evidence of lice or nits on your child’s head.  Upon  edvidence,  please see the school nurse to obtain the “Requirements for Treatment of Head Lice for School Re-entry” instruction sheet.

Remember: Treat only if lice or nits are found.

Sheri Kulungian RN, BSN
School Nurse

For more information about Head Lice please click this link: What Every Family Should Know About Head Lice