Materials Distribution Guidelines

District 203 is often requested by other organizations to distribute informational materials to students. Suitability, approval and category designation (Category I, II or III) is at the discretion of District 203; please be advised that we are very selective in allowing items to be distributed through our schools. Approved informational materials are distributed on the first Thursday of each month.

Materials requested for distribution must be submitted at the District 203 Administrative Center, located at 203 West Hillside Rd., Naperville, IL  60540. A minimum of one week is needed for approval. We ask that each organization submit items for distribution no more than once per month.

IMPORTANT NOTES: For materials in all categories, a copy of the distribution permit must accompany the items to the buildings. Materials for all grades must be delivered to schools no more than three days prior to date of distribution; however, please note that materials delivered on the day of distribution run the possibility of not being distributed. The optimal time to deliver items to schools is one or two days prior to the first Thursday of the month. Schools will not be able to make additional copies of materials. 

Materials to be distributed to grades K-5

In order to facilitate distribution in a timely manner, please adhere to the stated procedures for bundling your materials. If this is not done, each school may choose to recycle or return them to you.

Category I: materials will be distributed to each student. Items must be delivered bundled in groups of 30.

Category II: materials will be placed on a table in the classroom and students will be responsible for deciding whether or not to take them home. Please bundle in groups of 20.

Category III: materials related to special events may be sent to special teachers (music, P.E., art, etc.) for limited distribution at the teacher’s discretion. Please bundle in groups of 90 to 120 per school.

Materials to be distributed to grades 6-8

For all categories: at the discretion of the building administrator, materials will be posted and/or announced; a limited quantity of materials will be made available for pickup in the office.

Materials to be distributed to grades 9-12

For all categories: at the discretion of the building administrator materials will be posted and/or receive limited announcing.