Staying ahead of the flu

Greetings all --

Now that our new website is live, I'm planning to post blogs more frequently to update you on goings-on around the school district.

The big news right now is the flu. It seems to be hitting the elementary school a bit harder than Liberty Bell. We have about 15 percent out at MVES and six percent out at LBJH/LBHS.

I talked to other superintendents this morning, and it seems most districts in the region are at about 10 percent of students absent. Orondo got hit a couple weeks ago and peaked at 36 percent absent. I'm hoping our experience here in the valley is not as severe.

We are working with school nurse Laura Brumfield and the health department to follow best practices in dealing with the flu. We're regularly cleaning classrooms and other public spaces and reviewing good hygiene with kids (wash hands, cover mouth, etc.) We're also on the lookout for kids who might be sick to help them get the care they need.

As we receive information from local clinics on immunizations, I'll update this blog. For now, let's make sure we all get a lot of rest and stay hydrated!