Parents keep students home amid bedbug infestation at Thornwood High School

February 20 2024- Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois, faced a bedbug infestation, leading some parents to keep their students home. The discovery of bedbugs in parts of the school, including classrooms, lockers, the nurse’s office, and the cafeteria, prompted concerns among parents. The principal, Don Holmes, communicated the infestation to parents through a letter earlier in the week. Some parents expressed shock and decided to keep their children at home due to the nuisance and health implications associated with bedbugs. The school is addressing the issue as it deals with the infestation.