April 20, 2024

Notice to Parents/Community:

USD 314 Brewster School has a confirmed case of head lice. Proper care has been taken to treat the individual and those in close contact. At Brewster School, we are following the proper protocol to disinfect every classroom beyond our daily routine cleanings. All students, staff, and individuals entering the school are safe from exposure. More information from the CDC about head lice is listed below.

According to CDC guidelines:

Head lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of an infected person. Anyone who comes in head-to-head contact with someone who already has head lice is at greatest risk. Spread by contact with clothing (such as hats, scarves, coats) or other personal items (such as combs, brushes, or towels) used by an infested person is uncommon. Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice. 

Students diagnosed with live head lice do not need to be sent home early from school; they can go home at the end of the day, be treated, and return to class after appropriate treatment has begun. Nits may persist after treatment, but successful treatment should kill crawling lice.

Head lice can be a nuisance but they have not been shown to spread disease.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Principal McCoy at (785) 694-2236.

Thank you,

Jessica McCoy