Pink Eye

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is the most common eye infection affecting kids. Irritation, burning and itchy eye(s), swelling of the lid(s), sensitivity to light, pink or red in color, increased tearing, and discharge from eye(s). All or some of these symptoms may be present.  School policy does not automatically exclude students with pink eye.  Viral conjunctivitis can clear up on its own in a few days to a few weeks.  Bacterial conjunctivitis will require medication. Due to privacy laws, we do not send home notes when a student in class has been diagnosed with pink eye.

Prevention tips:  

• Teach your child to wash their hands frequently 
• Teach your child to avoid touching or rubbing their eye(s).  
• Do not share towels or washcloths at home.