District 187 Virtual Backpack Guidelines

Welcome! The District 187 Virtual Backpack is a platform to share information about student opportunities and community resources.

Who can submit materials?

• Non-profit and not-for-profit North Chicago area organizations
• District 187 business partners

What types of materials are allowed?

• Flyers about activities or programs that are:
  • Educational in nature (e.g., tutoring, workshops)
  • Related to events or opportunities for students (e.g., clubs, field trips)
  • Offered by widely appealing recreational programs
  • Community-wide and relevant to District 187 boundaries ([Your District's Location]-based)
• Flyers must be accessible:
  • Submitted as ADA Compliant PDFs or Google Docs
  • Include tags and Alt Text for images

What is not allowed?

• Flyers promoting commercial organizations (unless approved with rationale)
• Activities conflicting with existing school programs
• Flyers soliciting for local service organizations

How to submit a flyer:

• Submit your flyer at least one week before the desired posting date.
• Flyers are typically posted for one month or until the event date (whichever is shorter).
• If your flyer requires edits, we will notify you via email.
• You can specify if your request is for a particular school building.

Additional guidelines:

• We reserve the right to limit organizations to six postings per school year.
• The Virtual Backpack is available year-round.
• Materials are posted for informational purposes only. District 187 does not endorse any agencies or their programs.

Questions?

Please contact Anthony Jennings (ajennings@d187.org)

Get ready for some gridiron action! Join us for 7v7 football at Foss Park Community Center!

Walk-Up Registration & Uniform Fitting:

• Date: February 23, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Details:

• Registration Closes: March 21, 2025
• Games: Sundays, April 6th - May 18th
• Fee: $125 (Includes game jersey & shorts. Cleats not provided.)

Ready to play? Register in person on February 23rd or contact us for more information!

Contact: (847) 689-7480

New Root is hosting a Freshman Student Day of Action on February 26, 2025, inviting professionals and NCCHS alumni to inspire freshmen as they explore career paths. Volunteers will engage students in an alumni panel, help them develop and present 30-second introduction pitches, discuss vision boards, and conduct mock interviews. The 5-hour commitment (9:30 AM - 2:30 PM) includes a brief orientation (9:40 AM - 10:00 AM). Volunteers must bring a government-issued ID, and a light breakfast and lunch will be provided. See the flyer and promotional video for more details, and register via the provided link. Sharing this opportunity is encouraged even if you cannot volunteer.

FREE workshop "Intelligent Love" in Spanish, Feb 11, 5:30 pm, NCCHS Auditorium. Bring your kids! Childcare (K-8) starting at 7 pm. Scan the QR code & confirm now or contact by phone at 224-809-7044 or email KDELGADOVAZQUEZ@D187.ORG | Taller GRATUITO "Amor Inteligente" en español, 11 Feb 5:30pm, Auditorio NCCHS. ¡Trae a tus hijos! Cuido de niños (K-8) a partir de las 7pm. Confirma ya: 224-809-7044 o KDELGADOVAZQUEZ@D187.ORG o Escanea el código QR.

The Dentist is coming on February 3rd to North Chicago Community High School. Save yourself some time by letting Smile Programs the mobile dentist take care of your child's teeth. Cleanings and Fluoride treatments are provided. Consent forms were sent home via mail. Please fill out the form and return it to the Health Office. Or use the QR code on the registration form to fill out all the requirements prior to January 25th. (This is a 9th grade requirement)

Join us for a frightfully fun evening on Wednesday, October 30th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Experience a haunted house, trick-or-treating, spooky movies, and face painting. It's FREE! Don't miss out!

We are here to help!

Green Bay Early Childhood Center

2100 N Green Bay Rd

North Chicago, IL 60064

(847) 689-2450

Evelyn Alexander Elementary (K-3)

1210 Adams Street

North Chicago , IL 60064

(847) 689-7345

(847) 578-6018

Forrestal Elementary (K-3)

2833 Washington St.

Great Lakes, IL 60088

847-689-6310

A.J. Katzenmaier (4-5)

1829 Kennedy Drive

North Chicago, IL 60064

Phone: 847-689-6330

Fax: 847-689-2818

Neal Math and Science Academy

1905 Argonne Drive

North Chicago, IL 60064

(847) 689-6313

North Chicago Community High School

1717 17th Street

North Chicago, IL 60064

847.578.7400

847.689.7473