November 2025
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Message from the Nurse
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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