October 23, 2007 1:06 PM

Dear Staff, Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers:

Oley Valley High School has identified one case of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ( MRSA ). MRSA infections are skin infections that may appear as pustules or boils, which often are red, swollen, painful, and have drainage. Staphylococcus (Staph) bacteria are normally present on the skin and in the nose of many people without causing any health problems. However, if staph enters the body through cuts or abrasions on the skin, it can cause an infection.

As always, support staff is working to insure that students are educated in a healthy environment. Classrooms are equipped with hand sanitizers. Students continue to be reminded of the importance of personal hygiene. Desks and classrooms have been treated with detergent-based cleaners.

Factual information can be found at the following web sites:

The Center for Disease Control

Pa Department of Health

If you have any further questions please call 610-987-4100 Extension 2095 to speak with Mrs. Susan Johnson, our head school nurse.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Dr. Jeffrey Zackon
Superintendent of Schools