Our students are very important to us, so as your child we realize their health is of the utmost concern. Below, you will find information pertaining to student health and nutrition. If you need to speak with a campus nurse, you may call or email with your concerns.

You will also find great nutritional information below and at the web sites provided.

For more information about school lunches, see each campus web site for menus, online meal payment, nutrition ideas and more.
Elementary Middle School High School

See the Registration & Immunization page for important updated immunization information.

Name & Email	Campus (web site)	Phone
Karen Karr, RN	Elementary	267-8300 x4507
Regina Carmichael, RN	Middle & High School	267-8300 x3504

To learn more about the LVISD student drug testing program, click here.

Flu Season
Take a moment to review www.texasflu.org from the TX Department of Health Services.

H1N1 Flu
What we can do to protect our students from the flu.

Information on Staph Infections/MRSA
Click here for a note from the nurse.

Every independent school district is required by law to have a School Health Advisory Council; of which the majority of members must be parents who are not employed by the school district (Title 2, Chapter 28, Section 28.004 of the Texas Education Code). Click here to find out more about SHAC.

It sounds gross and can be embarrassing, but Nits Happen! It's a very common problem, especially for kids ages 3-12 yrs. (girls more often than boys), but they are not dangerous and they don't spread disease. However, they are contagious and can be downright annoying.

See the LVISD guidelines followed when a child is found have live head lice or untreated nits.

The fact sheet at Centers for Disease Control Parasitic Disease Division, is very hepful. In addition, check out the treatment information posted here.

Just one serving of strawberries (about eight medium strawberries) provides:

• More vitamin C than an orange or more than 140 percent of the
  Recommended Daily Value (RDA) for vitamin C.
  
• Three grams of fiber, making it a good source of carbohydrates.
  
• As much potassium as a small banana.
  
• Anti-oxidants and many essential minerals including calcium and
  iron.
  
• That there are about 200 seeds on the outside of each
  strawberry!

Find other interesting nutrition information at Lift-Off!’s Playground - a web site brought to you by Sodexho with fun nutrition and fitness information to keep children healthy and active.

Child Protective Services (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services)

Texas Department of State Health Services