Coyle and Cassidy

High School

      2 Hamilton Street  .  Taunton, MA 02780  .  Phone: 508-823-6164  .  Fax: 508-823-2530

     "Tradition

               Lives

                 Here"

Health Initiatives

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This past week, the MIAA sent out an informational packet informing us about the sudden proliferation of staph infections among student athletes across the state and what precautions can be taken to address this problem. Coincidentally, within the past two days we have sent three athletes home and have asked them to be checked by their family physicians for suspicious rashes. At this time we have no confirmed cases of staph infection; however we need to exercise caution and vigilance

In order to be proactive in addressing this issue we have asked:

1. that our coaching staff continue its policy of insuring that all athletic equipment be thoroughly sprayed with disinfectant at the conclusion of each practice.

2. that our custodial staff continue to clean the locker room area thoroughly with bleach and disinfectant each day.

3. that all students in all sports take home their athletic uniforms, towels, socks, etc. to be washed each day after practice during the season. If students do not cooperate during the cleaning process, we will throw away left behind clothing articles.

Furthermore, students must not share and/or exchange towels, water bottles, or athletic gear. This is an unsanitary hygienic practice and can have severe consequences. We must all observe the rules governing proper sanitary practices in order to meet the safety of our students.

We will create a link on our Website in which parents can review the MIAA message concerning safe health and sanitation practices to be observed by participating athletes:

Thank you for your spirit of cooperation regarding this important health matter.

Sincerely,

Paul Cartier, Principal

Coyle and Cassidy High School

Coyle and Cassidy

High School

"Tradition Lives Here"