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What to Do When You Receive a Head Lice Notice From School

By valLice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

At a Glance A school head lice notice does not automatically mean your child has lice; schools often send notices to an entire class or grade after a confirmed case. Check your child’s scalp carefully, especially behind the ears and at the back of the neck, looking for live lice…

September 12, 2026

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Back-to-School Hairstyles That May Help Reduce Head Lice

By valLice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

Back-to-school time means new backpacks, new teachers, and unfortunately, a routine bump in head lice cases as children reunite after the lazy days of summer. Although there’s no hairstyle that can guarantee head lice won’t make the leap (since they mostly transmit through direct head-to-head contact), some styles can help…

August 15, 2026

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Dad getting child ready for school after new no-nit policies

No-Nit Policies vs. No-Live-Lice Policies in SoCal

By valLice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

You got the note. Your child’s school in Southern California has a head lice case in the class, and somewhere in the fine print is a phrase you’ve probably never had to think about before: no-nit policy or no-live-lice policy. The two terms sound similar. However, they are not the…

August 6, 2026

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Why Summer Camps Should Schedule Head Lice Screenings Before Camp Starts

By valLice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

Summer camp is supposed to be one of the best experiences of a child’s life. It gives kids the chance to make new friends, try outdoor adventures, build confidence, and create memories they will carry with them for years. The last thing any camp director wants is a head lice…

July 22, 2026

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The Summer Camp Head Lice Checklist for Southern California Families

By valLice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

Summer camp season is one of the most exciting times of year for kids, but it can quietly be stressful for parents. You’ve packed the sunscreen, labeled every item of clothing, and reminded your child seventeen times not to share hats. But there’s one more thing worth adding to your…

July 19, 2026

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Can You Get Rid of Head Lice Before School Tomorrow?

By valLice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Symptoms & Detection, Lice Treatment

It’s 8 PM. You just found head lice in your child’s hair. School starts at 8 AM. You have approximately twelve hours to figure this out, and your brain is in full panic mode. First, this is a fixable situation. Head lice are not a medical emergency, they’re not a…

June 9, 2026

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Can I send my child to school with head lice in California?

Can My Child Go to School With Head Lice in California?

By valLice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Symptoms & Detection, Lice Treatment

Discovering head lice in your child’s hair is one of those parenting moments that stops you in your tracks. The text from the school nurse, the frantic Google searches, the mental scramble of figuring out what to do next—it’s all stressful, overwhelming, and usually happening at the worst possible time….

June 4, 2026

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How to deal with head lice in special needs classrooms

Teachers of Special Needs Classrooms: Extra Considerations During Lice Outbreaks

By valLice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

Teachers of special needs classrooms are true superheroes. They’re responsible for balancing lesson plans, sensory needs, emotional support, and behavioral cues all at once (often with a smile). They juggle so much every day, and then—surprise!—someone spots the dreaded words in an email: “There’s been a lice outbreak.” We get…

May 28, 2026

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Long Beach Unified School District's lice policy

Long Beach Unified School District’s Official Head Lice Policy and Lice Treatment Requirements

By valLice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Symptoms & Detection, Lice Treatment

When you discover head lice in your child’s hair, the panic can set in fast. How long has your child had head lice? Can they still go to school tomorrow? How are you supposed to get rid of these pests? If your child attends school in the Long Beach Unified…

May 11, 2026

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