Free Meals For Clark County Students

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Free meals are available to all Clark County School district students again during the 2022-2023 academic year.

It is the first week of classes for CCSD students and teachers, and it is good to know that no child will go hungry.

According to the CCSD website, the "Child Nutrition Program" will be serving "nutritious, appetizing and affordable meals to students" throughout the 2022-2023 school year. These "nutritionally balanced low-cost or free lunches" are provided through the National School Lunch Program. Here in Clark County, this program is supported and assisted by federal funds. The state of Nevada has also pitched in to the free lunch program with $75 million dollars. These funds are shared by all counties in the state.

These free or reduced-cost meal programs are being offered to all students, regardless of eligibility, as long as they are officially enrolled in a Clark County School District school. Menus are posted in all cafeterias. Breakfast and lunch menus can also be found here.

Our county's school children have gone through some tough times since the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. School closings, virtual classrooms, canceled team and individual sports have all contributed to a major change in how our kids learn. With this free meal program, there is one less thing for our kids to worry about. They won't be going hungry. It is very tough to concentrate when you are feeling hunger.

If your family is finding it difficult to make ends meet, there is no shame at all in participating in this program. Take advantage of it. It is there for all students.

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First Week Of School: What Clark County Parents Need To Know

Well, the time has finally come for Clark County School District. It's a day filled with emotions, tears and anxiety: The first day of school in Las Vegas.

For some parents, it's a celebratory occasion. It's the day that marks the start of some parents gaining their freedom back.

But for others, it's an emotional day that's riddled with fear. And this isn't an irrational fear.

Going to school looks gravely different amid this era of school shootings, COVID-19 and -- now -- monkeypoxs.

Sending our children back to school isn't the same jubilee fanfare compared to a few years ago.

If you're a parent who can't shake your own first-day jitters, we have some tips to alleviate your stress.

Today.com compiled a list of tricks that can help any parent relax during the first few days of school.

The first tip is to have a conversation about first-week expectations with your child. Another tip is to "prepare kids psychologically for what the morning routine will be like."

More tips include:

However, Clark County School District has spent this summer gearing up for this school year. There have been certain changes and added amenities within the district that aim to improve the wellbeing of Clark County's school children. From increased security, free meals to even altered bell schedules, this year has changes and even some challenges for families and school faculty.

Check out the list below to see changes and information about this upcoming school year that every parent must know. We hope everyone has a safe and amazing school year!