Lumberport Middle

Wellness Information

Jody Sperry, RN

Certified School Nurse

326-7687

Jody Sperry serves as the school nurse for Lumberport Middle School along with Robert C. Byrd High School and Wilsonburg Elementary. Some of the services she provides to our students and staff includes:

*New student health screening

*One week 7^th Grade Family Life curriculum

*6^th Grade vision and dental screening

*Health care planning for students with needs

*Counseling on health related issues

*Specialized health procedure training and emergency medication training for faculty.

*Monitors student immunization records

*Head Lice screening when needed

*Participates in IEP & 504 meetings when requested

Parents with students having health care issues can contact Mrs. Sperry via email at:

jsperry@access.k12.wv.us

or

304-326-7687

For more information about Harrison County School Nurses,

Please visit the link below:

http://www.harcoboe.com/Departments/nurse/index.cfm

Lice Facts

Pediculosis; commonly known as head lice are parasitic insects on humans. Generally head lice infestation is most frequent in children ages 3-10 and their families. Head lice are spread with direct head-to-head contact with an infected person or by sharing personal items such as a hat, hairbrush, comb, wig or towel. The most common symptom of head lice is itching. Head lice infestations are usually treated with medicated shampoos or cream rinses. Nit combs can be used to remove lice and nits from the hair. Laundering clothes using high heat can eliminate lice.

Head lice attach eggs next to scalp on hair follicles.
Head lice eggs will usually hatch in 8-11 days. Eggs more than 1/4" from scalp have already hatched and are of no concern.
Lice cannot survive long away from their host. Head lice may survive for ten days but three days away from the host will normally kill them.
Heat kills eggs and adults. Clothing washed in 140 degree water for 20 minutes will kill both.
Storage of items for 30 days will ensure that no eggs or lice survive.

Handwashing Facts

Wash your hands with soap and rinse with clean warm water:

after using the bathroom
after changing a diaper
before and after cooking a meal
before eating a snack or meal

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