Dear Parent/Guardian,
The following letter is meant to notify you that there is a diagnosed case of head lice in your child’s class. Head lice are small insects that can cause severe itching. Lice can be difficult to get rid of and are easily spread from one person to another. Head lice DO NOT transmit disease.
Anyone can get lice, regardless of cleanliness. Lice are about the size of a sesame seed. Lice move by crawling; they cannot fly. Lice glue their tiny eggs, called nits, to hair about ¼ of an inch away from the scalp. Nits are difficult to kill and must be physically removed from hair with a nit comb.
Control of spread:
Avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during school, play, sports, or other events.
Do not share clothing such as hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms, hair ribbons, or barrettes.
Do not share combs, brushes or towels.
Do not lie on beds, couches, pillows, carpets, or stuffed animals that have recently been in contact with an infested person.
Effective lice treatment:
Wash hair with an over-the-counter or prescription lice medication.
If hair is longer than shoulder length, it may be necessary to use two bottles.
If, after 8-12 hours of treatment, no dead lice are found, and lice still appear active, the medicine may not be working. Consult with a medical professional.
It is important to remove all the nits because lice shampoos cannot kill nits. Nit removal should be done every 2-3 days for 2-3 weeks to be fully effective.
Some lice medications suggest retreatment on day 7. Again, carefully follow directions on medicine packaging.
Lice removal for objects and homes:
Heat kills lice. Wash items in hot water (at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit), drying in a hot dryer
for at least 20 minutes, ironing with a hot iron, dry cleaning, or boiling for at least 5 minutes.
Seal non-washable items, like stuffed animals or pillows, in a plastic bag for two weeks. The lice
and nits will starve and die.
Vacuum carpets and upholstery in your home and car.
Soak combs and brushes in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
Do not use fumigant sprays or fogs; they can be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
We also ask parents/guardians to please not be alarmed, as the school is taking proactive steps to ensure that a transference of head lice from one child to another does not occur.
Respectfully,
Kayle Loutzenhiser – School Nurse
The following letter is meant to notify you that there is a diagnosed case of head lice in your child’s class. Head lice are small insects that can cause severe itching. Lice can be difficult to get rid of and are easily spread from one person to another. Head lice DO NOT transmit disease.
Anyone can get lice, regardless of cleanliness. Lice are about the size of a sesame seed. Lice move by crawling; they cannot fly. Lice glue their tiny eggs, called nits, to hair about ¼ of an inch away from the scalp. Nits are difficult to kill and must be physically removed from hair with a nit comb.
Control of spread:
Avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during school, play, sports, or other events.
Do not share clothing such as hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms, hair ribbons, or barrettes.
Do not share combs, brushes or towels.
Do not lie on beds, couches, pillows, carpets, or stuffed animals that have recently been in contact with an infested person.
Effective lice treatment:
Wash hair with an over-the-counter or prescription lice medication.
If hair is longer than shoulder length, it may be necessary to use two bottles.
If, after 8-12 hours of treatment, no dead lice are found, and lice still appear active, the medicine may not be working. Consult with a medical professional.
It is important to remove all the nits because lice shampoos cannot kill nits. Nit removal should be done every 2-3 days for 2-3 weeks to be fully effective.
Some lice medications suggest retreatment on day 7. Again, carefully follow directions on medicine packaging.
Lice removal for objects and homes:
Heat kills lice. Wash items in hot water (at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit), drying in a hot dryer
for at least 20 minutes, ironing with a hot iron, dry cleaning, or boiling for at least 5 minutes.
Seal non-washable items, like stuffed animals or pillows, in a plastic bag for two weeks. The lice
and nits will starve and die.
Vacuum carpets and upholstery in your home and car.
Soak combs and brushes in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
Do not use fumigant sprays or fogs; they can be toxic if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
We also ask parents/guardians to please not be alarmed, as the school is taking proactive steps to ensure that a transference of head lice from one child to another does not occur.
Respectfully,
Kayle Loutzenhiser – School Nurse
Panther Athletics for 8/31 - 9/5
Monday, 8/31
9:00 AM: HS Boys Golf @ Weld Central
Thursday, 9/3
3:30 PM: JH/HS Volleyball @ Lone Star (A, V)
Friday, 9/4
9:30 AM: HS Boys Golf (V) @ Burlington
10:00 AM: HS Boys Golf (JV) @ Stratton
3:00 PM: JH Football @ Prairie
3:00 PM: JH/HS Volleyball @ Prairie (JH (B, A), JV, V)v
7:00 PM: HS Football @ Prairie
Saturday, 9/5
11:00 AM: Limon Softball @ Valley
Monday, 8/31
9:00 AM: HS Boys Golf @ Weld Central
Thursday, 9/3
3:30 PM: JH/HS Volleyball @ Lone Star (A, V)
Friday, 9/4
9:30 AM: HS Boys Golf (V) @ Burlington
10:00 AM: HS Boys Golf (JV) @ Stratton
3:00 PM: JH Football @ Prairie
3:00 PM: JH/HS Volleyball @ Prairie (JH (B, A), JV, V)v
7:00 PM: HS Football @ Prairie
Saturday, 9/5
11:00 AM: Limon Softball @ Valley
MEDIA OPT-OUT FORM - At Arriba-Flagler CSD#20, we share student achievements and events through photos, videos, or recordings on school media, the website, newsletters, or local outlets. If you prefer your child NOT to be included, please complete the opt-out form. Students on this list will be excluded or blurred from public materials. Note: This may limit their presence in school publications. https://forms.gle/WfWwYB4RPaSHjChK8
Panther Athletics for 8/24-8/29
Tuesday, 8/25
9:00 AM: HS Boys Golf Tournament in Holyoke
Thursday, 8/27
4:00 PM: Limon Softball @ Lyons
Friday, 8/28
3:00 PM: JH/HS Volleyball vs Eads (C (one set), B, A, JV, V)
4:00 PM: JH Football vs Eads
7:00 PM: HS Football vs Eads
GO, PANTHERS!
Tuesday, 8/25
9:00 AM: HS Boys Golf Tournament in Holyoke
Thursday, 8/27
4:00 PM: Limon Softball @ Lyons
Friday, 8/28
3:00 PM: JH/HS Volleyball vs Eads (C (one set), B, A, JV, V)
4:00 PM: JH Football vs Eads
7:00 PM: HS Football vs Eads
GO, PANTHERS!
The volleyball games at Kit Carson today will be streamed on CAF media. Go Panthers!
GAME TIME CHANGE - The junior high football game today at home against Cheyenne Wells will now start at 4:00 PM instead of 3:00 PM.
HOME GAME INFO - Tomorrow, August 21st, are the first home games of the year! To make it a great year cheering for our Panthers, here are some important things to remember:
- Due to new League Standards, gate prices will be increased to $5 for students and $7 for adults. Senior citizens will still get in for free.
- Activity passes are available to all Panther fans. These include admission to all regular season home games for the 26-27 school year. Passes can be purchased at the front office any time throughout the year. Prices are $50 per person, $75 per couple, and $100 per household (family).
- Not all gate workers will know everyone by name or know who has a pass. If you have an Activity, CHSAA, or other pass, be sure to check in with the gate worker when entering the game.
- A parent/guardian or other responsible adult must accompany students in grades PK-8.
- Due to technical difficulties, football games will no longer be streamed on NFHS; however, volleyball will still be available on the NFHS Network. All high school games this Friday will be available at caf-media.com/live/. We are working on a solution for future football games.
- Due to new League Standards, gate prices will be increased to $5 for students and $7 for adults. Senior citizens will still get in for free.
- Activity passes are available to all Panther fans. These include admission to all regular season home games for the 26-27 school year. Passes can be purchased at the front office any time throughout the year. Prices are $50 per person, $75 per couple, and $100 per household (family).
- Not all gate workers will know everyone by name or know who has a pass. If you have an Activity, CHSAA, or other pass, be sure to check in with the gate worker when entering the game.
- A parent/guardian or other responsible adult must accompany students in grades PK-8.
- Due to technical difficulties, football games will no longer be streamed on NFHS; however, volleyball will still be available on the NFHS Network. All high school games this Friday will be available at caf-media.com/live/. We are working on a solution for future football games.
Picture day is next Tuesday, August 25th. Pictures can be ordered at mymjthomas.com. Code: C723. Preordering is open now through Friday, August 28th. Contact the front office if you have any questions.
Little Spikers Volleyball Camp starts this Friday at 9:00 AM in the gym! This camp is open to all PK-6th Graders. To register, return the form to the front office or contact Coach L at 719-349-0676.
LUNCH MENU CHANGES - Lunch tomorrow (8/19) will be Orange Chicken, and lunch on Wednesday, 8/26, will be Ham & Cheesy potatoes.
Panther Athletics for 8/17-8/22
Tuesday, August 18th
- HS Boys Golf Tournament @ Limon (V)
- 4:30 PM: Limon Softball vs Weld Central
Thursday, August 20th
- HS Boys Golf Tournament @ Cheyenne Wells (JV/V)
- 3:15 PM: Fall Sports Kick Off PEP RALLY in the Gym. Community welcome!
Friday, August 21st
- Limon Softball Tournament in Eaton
- 2:00 PM: MS/HS Volleyball vs Cheyenne Wells MS (C (one set), B, A), C (one set), JV, V) - Available for streaming on NFHS Network
- 3:00 PM: MS Football vs Cheyenne Wells
- 7:00 PM: HS Football vs Cheyenne Wells - Available for streaming at caf-media.com/live/
Saturday, August 22nd
- Limon Softball Tournament in Eaton
- 9:00 AM: Kit Carson Volleyball Tournament (V)
Tuesday, August 18th
- HS Boys Golf Tournament @ Limon (V)
- 4:30 PM: Limon Softball vs Weld Central
Thursday, August 20th
- HS Boys Golf Tournament @ Cheyenne Wells (JV/V)
- 3:15 PM: Fall Sports Kick Off PEP RALLY in the Gym. Community welcome!
Friday, August 21st
- Limon Softball Tournament in Eaton
- 2:00 PM: MS/HS Volleyball vs Cheyenne Wells MS (C (one set), B, A), C (one set), JV, V) - Available for streaming on NFHS Network
- 3:00 PM: MS Football vs Cheyenne Wells
- 7:00 PM: HS Football vs Cheyenne Wells - Available for streaming at caf-media.com/live/
Saturday, August 22nd
- Limon Softball Tournament in Eaton
- 9:00 AM: Kit Carson Volleyball Tournament (V)
Good afternoon, Panther families! As we prepare for the new school year, we wanted to highlight the main changes that were made to the Student/Parent Handbook and Extracurricular Handbook for this year. Changes include updates to our Vision and Mission Statement (page 4 of Student/Parent), clarification of attendance and eligibility requirements (page 9 of Student/Parent and page 6 of EC), graduation requirements (pages 11-12 of Student/Parent), clarification of requirements for Extracurricular Awards (page 10 of EC), and the addition of music to the list of extracurricular activities. We encourage all families to review the updated handbooks before the start of school. Thank you for partnering with us to help make this a great school year!
EC Handbook: https://www.af20.net/#docaccess-93a17bb80abfd4f126ee6cf2a90f8be3
Student/Parent Handbook: https://www.af20.net/#docaccess-0b64073ed4c39b1c81f9100aeec7c90e
EC Handbook: https://www.af20.net/#docaccess-93a17bb80abfd4f126ee6cf2a90f8be3
Student/Parent Handbook: https://www.af20.net/#docaccess-0b64073ed4c39b1c81f9100aeec7c90e
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT will be on WEDNESDAY, August 5th. All students and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. The office will open at 5:00 PM to collect back-to-school forms; a hot dog dinner will be served at 5:30 PM; and the program will start at 6:00 PM.
HS Football Team Camp will be Monday, August 3rd - Thursday, August 6th, starting at 4:00 PM. Contact Coach McCullough at 719-349-0413 if you have any questions.
LAST CALL TO ORDER 2025-2026 YEARBOOKS - if you have not yet ordered your 2025-2026 yearbook, contact the office by the end of today (Tuesday, 7/28) either at 719-765-4684 or email Mrs. Bledsoe at sbledsoe@af20.net.
REMINDER - please pick up your back to school packet at the front office during summer office hours (Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9 AM - 3 PM).
Back to school forms and information packets are ready and can be picked up during summer office hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM). Any packets not picked up by the end of next week will be mailed.
The Arriba-Flagler Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 AM in Conference Room 2 at the Flagler School. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and approve the school handbooks for the upcoming school year. The agenda can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zWh-5VHYPrkUq1AtB05fcjfquKps52exfmV9Bl653pk/edit?usp=sharing
Summer is a great time to schedule your student's annual sports physical to ensure they are ready to participate in athletics and activities once school starts. Forms can be picked up at the front office during summer office hours or printed from the school website at:
https://www.af20.net/#docaccess-6038e0754c13b28d115e05751ea67cdfdbeff40a32f1903dbedff4038cd65112.
Reminder: all high school students need to have an up-to-date physical to begin practicing, and middle school athletes need one before the first game.
https://www.af20.net/#docaccess-6038e0754c13b28d115e05751ea67cdfdbeff40a32f1903dbedff4038cd65112.
Reminder: all high school students need to have an up-to-date physical to begin practicing, and middle school athletes need one before the first game.
The Arriba-Flagler CSD #20 Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 13 at 6:00 AM in Conference Room 2 at the Flagler School. The agenda can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/130iL_-c8uEUI9FjZw3EtDXVrFelzv_WKbl6_T3vBkrY/edit?usp=sharing