Lice Checks

On Thursday we completed our first full school lice checks. Head lice are a common problem that usually affects school-aged children and their families. They can attach to the hair of anyone's head. It doesn't matter if the hair is clean or dirty. Head lice are also found worldwide in all different places, such as in homes or schools or the country or city. And it doesn't matter how clean, dirty, or economic status of the person. Though head lice may be a nuisance, they don't cause serious illness or carry any diseases. Head lice can be treated at home.

We encourage parents to regularly check your child's hair. If head lice is found in your child's class all parents will be notified with a letter home.  Our school Board follows the recommendations and protocols of York Region Public Health.  If children are found with nits (eggs), parents are contacted and asked to follow the steps provided to help eliminate the possibility of the eggs becoming live. Students may remain at school.  If children are found with live eggs, parents will be contacted and asked to pick up their child so that they can apply the treatment immediately. If treatment is applied that day students may return to school the next day.

While we understand that lice may be an uncomfortable occurrence that may be difficulty to hear about, it can be controlled and eliminated if parents are vigilant and everyone does their part.  As a school we will continued to provide the paid service of a trained professional 3 times a year for school-wide checks. If parents bring concerns to our attention we have someone on staff who can support. 

Thank-you.