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Wellness Policy

The Nevada Wellness Policy for the Clark County School District has been implemented across the district. Clark County School District Regulation 5157 supports better nutritional food choices and encourages physical activity amongst students.

 

The District Regulation 5157 states that foods for special occasions and events in the school or classroom must meet the nutrient and beverage standards within the regulation. At Tarr Academy, we have made a few changes as to what will be permitted at school to make it easier for families to stay within the new guidelines when celebrations or special occasions occur within the school day.  

 

Below, please see what students will ONLY be allowed to bring pertaining to food items that will meet our school guidelines. Please consult with your child's teacher before bringing or sending any food items to school. 

  • Vegetables and/ or fruit, which MUST be a pre-packaged item purchased from the store;
  • Fruit juice (must have fruit or vegetables as the first ingredient), water, or milk;
  • All items MUST be commercially prepared to minimize risks of food borne illness and to avoid food allergies;
  • The district also provides a list of items that meet the wellness guidelines and can be accessed by visiting the District's website>Parents>Food Services>Additional Resources>Smart Snack. 

Items brought to the school that do not meet the nutritional guidelines will not be allowed at school and will be either returned home, or turned away by the teacher or the front office staff. This includes but not limited to: cupcakes, cookies, cake, soda, pizza, etc.

 

There may be special events related to instructional learning that students will participate in when these guidelines may not be followed. Regulation 5157 allows an exception if an activity is part of a learning experience related to the reinforcement of established lesson plans in the classroom.

 

For families who want to celebrate a birthday or special occasion we would suggest that parents choose to send in goodie bags that contain toys, pencils or novelty items instead of food.

 

We greatly appreciate your support of the Nevada Wellness Policy and CCSD Regulation 5157.