Health Notice: Benjamin Franklin Elementary School health notice to parents/guardians regarding chickenpox. Click here to read the letter.

Health Notice: Alternative HS Staff Member Diagnosed with MRSA: The district learned late Monday (November 5) that a staff member at the Lakeland Alternative High School has been diagnosed with a minor case of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).  The staff member is currently being treated for the infection.
Click here to read a letter from Superintendent Ken Connolly.

Due to recent publicity about Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), the district wants to reinforce the importance of good hygiene, as well as, communication with your private health care provider. In another preventative measure, the district has also increased its daily cleaning throughout the buildings including additional cleaning of athletic equipment. Click here to read a letter from Superintendent Ken Connolly.

Posted November 6, 2007

Health Notice: Due to recent publicity about Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), the district wants to reinforce the importance of good hygiene, as well as, communication with your private health care provider. The best way to prevent the spread of any infection is frequent hand washing with warm water and soap, especially after using the bathroom. If your child shows signs of a skin infection, redness, swelling, thick yellow drainage, call your doctor for advice. In another preventative measure, the district has also increased its daily cleaning throughout the buildings including additional cleaning of athletic equipment.

The following website provide additional information:
A Student Guide for Control and Prevention | Centers for Control and Prevention | NYS Department of Health

 Posted October 19, 2007