September 23, 2010 - Information from our health office:

Dear Parents or Guardians:

Please be advised that your child may have been exposed to Head Lice.  Head lice should be suspected when there is intense itching and      scratching of the scalp and the back of the neck. They are tiny flat appearing insects that live in the hair.  They grow in little round silver egg cases (nits) attached to the base of the hairs.  Although these eggs may look like dandruff, dandruff can easily be removed from the hair while the eggs are not easily removed by pulling.   It should be treated fast since it spreads rapidly.  All family members should be checked if a case is detected in a family, and treated medically if infected.  Infected students should be excluded from school until adequately treated by shampoo prescribed for head lice.
Thank you.