As the year comes to an end, here are some ways Tobacco Free Lancaster County (TFLC)(lincoln.ne.gov) continues to work with schools to promote tobacco-free education for students and staff:

  1.  Mirror clings: The clings feature bright, eye-catching imagery, vaping facts, and easy-to-access quit resources. The campaign has expanded to 35 schools across Lincoln and Lancaster County, including Southeast Community College, Pius, Norris, Waverly, Malcolm, and Raymond.
  2. Tobacco prevention lesson plans: TFLC has created elementary and middle school lesson plans aligned with health education standards that are now under Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) review for classroom use. The lessons build early tobacco prevention skills, address vaping myths and peer pressure, and support healthy decision-making. Materials include ready-to-teach lessons, activities, posters, and parent tools.
  3. Vape disposal kits: Lincoln Public Schools’ middle and high schools have been equipped with these kits to support safe vape waste storage and disposal, helping protect students and staff from nicotine exposure and lithium-battery fire risks.
  4. Presentations and booths: Schools are also able to request TFLC presentations for staff, parents, and/or students on tobacco prevention and quitting.

Requests for presentations and further inquiries about TFLC’s work with schools, including the partnership with School Community Intervention and Prevention, can be sent to info@tobaccofreelancastercounty.org. Funding provided by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services/Tobacco Free Nebraska Program as a result of an appropriation by the Nebraska State Legislature.