Dear JCHS Parents and
Friends:
You may be aware of national news about
various types of skin infections that have infested athletes and students across
the country. While we are relieved to report that we have no reported
cases of MRSA, the most dangerous infections, we have had several JCHS students
who have been diagnosed with impetigo, which is very contagious and can be
contracted through staph or strep bacteria entering through a break in the
skin. Yellow and crusted, or blister-like sores, develop that do not seem
to heal for an extended time.
Good hygiene and
proper hand washing are the most important means of prevention. Please
encourage your children to wash their hands frequently, using plenty of soap and
water.
We ask you to remind your children to WASH
THER HANDS FREQUENTLY DURING THE COURSE OF THE DAY, especially if they are
involved in athletics. All athletic clothing should be brought home each
day and washed. AT NO TIME SHOULD STUDENTS SHARE CLOTHING.
The JCHS weight room has been disinfected
and cleaned each day, as has the school’s and the field house’s locker
rooms. ANY CASE OF IMPETIGO OR SKIN RASHES SHOULD BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY
TO THE TRAINER AND/OR TO MRS. MORAN, OUR SCHOOL NURSE. If you have any
questions, please call the main office. Thanks for joining us in our
efforts to keep our students safe.
Sincerely,
JCHS Principal