Virtual Backpack
Community Events & Flyers
D187 Virtual Backpack: Flyers & Events
District 187 Virtual Backpack: Guidelines
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)
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All Through the Night...NMSA Winter Band, Choir Concert, and Bake Sale
North Chicago Public Library December Events (Last Update: 12/3/2024)
Evelyn Alexander Winter Bash
Forrestal Family Winter Bash
Puro Futbol Registration
NMSA Anti-Bullying Week November 11 - November 15
Haunted High School
Haunted High School
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024, 04:30 PM
North Chicago Community High School, 17th Street, North Chicago, IL, USA
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!
NMSA Fall Concert October 24, 2024 Time: 6 PM
NMSA Fall Concert 7th & 8th Grade Bands and Choirs
Thursday, Oct 24, 2024, 06:00 PM
Neal Math & Science Academy (6-7-8), Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL, USA
PBIS Presents Boo Bash, November 1, 2024
PBIS Presents: Boo Bash
Friday, Nov 1, 2024, 05:30 PM
Neal Math & Science Academy (6-7-8), Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL, USA
NMSA & NCCP: Open House RSVP by October 25th
NCCP and NMSA Present: WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024, 06:00 PM
Neal Math & Science Academy (6-7-8), Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL, USA
Family Care Closet Update
Parent/Teacher Conferences
NCAC National College Fair Chicago | Saturday, October 5
3K Wellness Walk/Run! October 11th, 2024
College Expo 2024
Freshman BBQ Thursday, September 19th, 2024 4 pm - 6 pm
Hispanic Heritage Festival September 21st 12 pm - 7 pm
Fundraiser for the Boy's Basketball Team (NCCHS)
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D187 Back to School Event August 8, 2024
Portillo's Fundraiser: North Chicago High School Boys Basketball August 10, 2024
College of Lake County Trio Open House September 17, 2024
Trio Educational Talent Search Scholars Program
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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
2833 Washington St.
Great Lakes, IL 60088
847-689-6310
1829 Kennedy Drive
North Chicago, IL 60064
Phone: 847-689-6330
Fax: 847-689-2818
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