Medication will be given by the school nurse, or, in her absence, the principal, or office staff who have volunteered and received training from the school nurse. At no time should a student carry medicine or store medicine in a locker or backpack. Getting lice can happen to any child and is nothing to panic over or be embarrassed about. Have the school nurse check your child. If the presence of lice is confirmed, she can provide you with the information and resources that you need to treat your child.
Head lice are highly communicable, particularly in young children, and can be difficult to prevent.
We work towards prevention, early detection, and reasonable treatment of this very frustrating problem. At the beginning of the school year, and after breaks, each family is asked to check their children's hair for signs of head lice. Educational information is sent from each primary building at the beginning of the school year. Parents are encouraged to report suspected cases to the nurse for confirmation. Confidentiality of the particular child is always a priority.