Lice

Human head lice are inconvenient pests that infest the hair and are passed from person to person. They do not carry disease. While humans have always had head lice, in modern times people strive to live without lice. East Montpelier school supports students, families and faculty members in their endeavors to live without lice, and the school follows practices from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which emphasize that head lice do not carry disease and should not interfere with student attendance at school.

We expect that you let the school nurse know if your child has an active case of lice. This allows us to take precautions to prevent the spread of lice. Students who are found to have live lice will have hair combed and lice removed. Students with long hair will be asked to tie their hair back or up.

In the event that your child has lice, the school nurse will notify you as soon as possible and provide guidance on checking for and removing lice. When there are several cases of lice in a particular classroom, all parents are notified, all students will receive regular head checks and East Montpelier will implement measures (frequent vacuuming, removal of pillows, routine head check) to prevent the spread of lice.

See Myths and Realities about Head Lice and Tips for Managing Head Lice at Home below

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Life Cycle of a Louse

Frequently Asked Questions

Treatment FAQ