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Dear Families,
As cooler weather arrives and students begin wearing coats, hats, scarves, and hooded sweatshirts, this time of year often brings an increase in reports of head lice in schools. While head lice can be a nuisance, they do not spread disease and are not a sign of poor hygiene.
The School District of Holmen follows evidence-based guidance from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to manage cases effectively and minimize disruption to learning.
What Families Should Know
How lice spread
Head lice move by crawling—not jumping or flying—and are most commonly spread through direct head-to-head contact. Occasionally, they can be transferred by sharing items that touch the hair, such as hats, combs, or scarves. During colder months, it’s especially important to remind children not to share items.
Signs to look for
Frequent head scratching or a tickling feeling on the scalp
Small, white or yellowish eggs (nits) attached near the base of the hair shaft
Redness or irritation on the scalp from scratching
What happens at school
If lice are suspected, the school nurse or health assistant will check the student privately.
Students with live lice may remain in class until the end of the day and should avoid close head-to-head contact.
Parents/guardians are notified and provided with treatment and prevention information.
Students may return to school after home treatment—we do not exclude students for nits.
How to manage lice at home
Use a treatment product recommended by your healthcare provider or pharmacist and follow directions carefully.
Comb through the hair daily with a fine-tooth comb to remove nits.
Wash hats, bedding, coats, and other recently used items in hot water and dry on high heat.
Seal non-washable items in a plastic bag for two weeks.
How to prevent future cases
Avoid sharing hats, scarves, coats, helmets, brushes, and hair ties.
Store outerwear in individual cubbies, lockers, or separate spaces at home and school.
Check your child’s hair weekly, especially after sleepovers, sports, or group activities.
Our goal is to handle all cases discreetly and compassionately while keeping students in school and learning. If you have any questions or would like guidance on checking or treating your child’s hair, please contact your school’s health office.
Thank you for helping us keep our students comfortable, healthy, and ready to learn!
Warm regards,
School Health Services Team
School District of Holmen
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Prairie View Running Club is Back!
We are excited to announce that Prairie View’s 4th and 5th grade Running Club is back in action! Meeting twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45–4:30 p.m., students gather to play games, run, and build healthy habits focused on overall wellness.
Running Club has been a part of Prairie View in the past, but after being on pause for several years, it made a strong comeback this fall with an incredible 36 students participating! The energy, teamwork, and fun have been inspiring to see.
Right now, our runners are busy training for our upcoming FUN RUN with Evergreen, set for after school on October 28th. More details will be shared soon—stay tuned!
We’ve also had families asking if it’s too late to join, and the answer is simple—it’s never too late! If your child is interested in lacing up their shoes and being part of the club, please reach out to Mrs. Remus at remkel@holmen.k12.wi.us for more information.
We’re thrilled to see so many students embracing movement, fun, and wellness together!
BIG NEWS! Holmen Prairie View Fun Run kicks off soon! We’re attempting to raise $25,000 for STEM supplies, fund transportation for field trips, Environmental Day, Trunk or Treat, and other PTO events, and we need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.
Register online at MyBooster.com – 09/25/2025
Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/09/2025
Event Day – 10/20/2025
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