Ringworm Information
Ringworm is an infection that can be caused by several different types of fungus–not worms.
The “worm” part of its name comes from the wavy, ring-shaped blemishes that it causes on a person’s skin. Ringworm can affect skin and nails anywhere on the body, even on the scalp. Ringworm of the body is called “tinea corporis”, of the scalp, “tinea capitis”, of the feet, “tinea pedis” and infections of the groin, “tinea cruris”.
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection. It can pass from person to person via skin-to-skin contact, on contaminated hats and combs, tables, and even on surfaces like theater seats. A child can also catch ringworm by playing with a cat or dog that has mange.
What to look for?
On a child’s skin, look for dry, red, scaly patches that are usually round and have raised wavy edges. Each patch can spread to a diameter of one inch or more, and the patch’s center portion may clear as it spreads.
Ringworm on the scalp causes either bald patches or patches of short, broken hairs, with red scaly skin underneath. The clinical manifestation will vary with the infecting organism.
What to do?
If your child has a small area of ringworm on their skin, your doctor can prescribe an antifungal ointment that is usually applied twice a day for two to four weeks. If your child has a ringworm infection in her scalp, or in a large area of her skin, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal medicine to be taken by mouth. Treatment may take several weeks. Fungal infections of the nail bed are difficult to eradicate, may require a combination of therapies and may require prolonged treatment.
If your child is being treated for ringworm of the scalp, discard hats, combs and hairbrushes. This will stop ringworm fungus from re-infecting your child once treatment ends. The lesion must be covered with a bandage in school.
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Happy New Year, Plainedge Community!
On behalf of the Plainedge Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Salina, we would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy New Year 2025!#WeArePlainedge #PlainedgeProud #PlainedgeStrong #LongIsland #publiceducation #publiced
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Register by 1/17/25 at PlainedgeSchools.org.
Children must be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2025. Participants will be chosen through a lottery on 1/22/25 at 4:00 PM at the Plainedge High School Auditorium.
Only FULLY COMPLETED registration forms with ALL required documentation will be entered into the lottery for selection.
Questions: email us at registration@plainedgeschools.org or call the Registrar`s office 516-992-7420.
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The Plainedge Public Schools Central Administration and Board of Education wish all our community members a Happy Hanukkah!
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The Plainedge Public Schools Central Administration and Board of Education wish all our community members a very Merry Christmas!
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On behalf of the Plainedge Public Schools Central Administration and Board of Education, we wish you all a joyous, healthy, and prosperous holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy New Year to everyone celebrating!
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Our Charles E. Schwarting 5th grade band members visited our Bristal Buddies today to spread Holiday Cheer! What an awesome way to start our Friday morning before the holiday recess!
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at Plainedge Park for our annual Season of Lights Celebration last night 🎄🕎!
A special thank you to:
• Plainedge Best Buddies Club and our 6-12 Chorus Members for the festive sing-along 🎤 🎶.
• The Brian Moore Foundation, @pft11758, and Broadway Gourmet for participating in the festive event. Their generous contributions of hot chocolate, snacks, and holiday-themed toys for the children made the celebration even more joyous 🎁
• The Bethpage and N. Massapequa Fire Departments, who brought Santa all the way from the North Pole 🎅
•Thank you to Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti, Assemblyman John Mikulin, and the Town of Oyster Bay for their ongoing support.
• Thank you, Superintendent Salina, whose unwavering leadership and commitment to the community are essential in making the event a success every year. His hands-on involvement and dedication helped bring the Season of Lights to life.
• Our appreciation goes out to the Plainedge Grounds and Maintenance crew, who consistently go above and beyond each year to set up and support the Season of Lights Celebration. 🌟
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