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.

Name & Email	Campus (web site)	Phone
Karen Karr, RN	Elementary	267-8342
Regina Carmichael, RN	Middle & High School (click for web site)	267-8377

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

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.

• Watermelon is an ideal health food because it doesn’t contain any fat or cholesterol, is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6, and C, and contains fiber and potassium.
  
• Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.
  
• Watermelon is related to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.
  
• Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds.

Get this and other interesting nutrition information at SquareMeals - a great web site from the Texas Department of Agriculture.

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

Texas Department of State Health Services