Missouri Tar Wars
The mission of Tar Wars is to educate students about being tobacco-free, provide them with the tools to make positive decisions regarding their health, and promote personal responsibility for their well-being. By utilizing a community-based approach to mobilize family physicians, educators, and other health care professionals, Tar Wars can accomplish its mission. Goals of the program are to: Educate and motivate students to be tobacco-free, Mobilize health care professionals to become proactive in their community’s health education, and Encourage community involvement in support of the Tar Wars program.
Click here to check out the video of Dr. Kathleen Eubanks-Meng (family physician and MAFP Member, from Kansas City) talking about Tar Wars, posted by the National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) organizers.
Tar Wars Poster Contest Entry Form
Letter to 4th & 5th Grade Teachers and School Nurses
Tar Wars Poster Contest Guidelines
Teacher Evaluation Form Student Pre & Post Survey
To get your school involved contact Nancy Griffin or call 573-635-0830.
2012 Winner: Jamison Liles, Craig R-3 School, Craig, MO
2nd Place (Tie):Desiree Hufford, Mound City R-1 School, Mound City, MO
2nd Place (Tie):
Brandi Berkstresser, Greenwood Elementary, Lake Winnebago, MO
4th Place:
Timothy Schweizer, Sunny Point Elementary, Blue Springs, MO
5th Place:
Sophie Richards, South Holt R-1, Oregon, MO
