OMAHA, Nebraska - A letter was sent Tuesday morning to parents of children attending Kiewit Middle School that a student has been diagnosed with whooping cough, or pertussis.
6 News reports the letter informed parents of the student's schedule. That was followed up by an email if their child shared a classroom with the ill student. This is the letter sent to parents.
Dear Kiewit Families,
I want to share that unfortunately one of our students has been diagnosed with pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. We wish the student a speedy recovery!
As we always do, we have shared this information, along with the student's schedule, with the Douglas County Health Department. They will direct us to send a letter to families of students who may have been exposed. If those students develop a persistent cough or cold, they should be seen by a doctor.
We also want to inform the school community, so everyone is aware. I'm including information on whooping cough. Families that have a student that may have shared a classroom with this student will receive another email from IC Messenger message with signs to look for. If you do not receive a second email. your student did not share a classroom with this student.
Please reach out to our school nurse if you have any questions at 402-715-1470.
Thank you,
Marshall Smith