Virtual Backpack


District 401's "Virtual Backpack" is where you can find downloadable PDF flyers about District, school or community events, as well as other timely documents relevant to the D401 community.

For quick access to each of these three types of flyers, use the following links:

If you would like to submit a flyer, please scroll down or click this link:


District Flyers & Docs


Carnaval and Multicultural Night flyer

Posted March 21, 2023

Easter Egg Hunt @ EPHS flyer in English

Posted March 21, 2023


Easter Egg Hunt @ EPHS, Polish translation

Posted March 21, 2023

Easter Egg Hunt @ EPHS flyer, Spanish translation

Posted March 21, 2023


SEPAC meeting dates

Reposted March 14, 2023

Pre-K screening info in Polish and Ukraine

Reposted March 14, 2023


SEPAC meeting dates

Reposted March 14, 2023


School Flyers & Docs



Community Flyers


Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast April 15

Posted March 27, 2023

Earth Day events at Cook County Forest Preserves flyer

Posted March 27, 2023


2023 Easter Egg Hunt

Reposted March 14, 2023

Curiosity Lab Tutoring

Reposted March 14, 2023


AMI Summer Music Camp

Reposted March 14, 2023

Best Kid Leaders Dance Mondays

Reposted March 14, 2023


EP Community Food Pantry Schedule

Reposted March 14, 2023

Pure Water Free Filter

Reposted March 14, 2023


Rush football

Reposted March 14, 2023

EP Rush Cheerleading Registration

Reposted March 14, 2023


OPRF Baseball registration

Reposted March 14, 2023


Who Can Submit a Flyer?


As stated in Section 8:25 of the District 401 Board of Education's Policy Manual: "Community, educational, charitable, recreational, or similar groups may, under procedures established by the Superintendent, advertise events pertinent to students’ interests or involvement." 

Under the District's policy governing the advertising and distribution of materials in schools, all advertisements must:

  • Be student-oriented
  • Prominently display the sponsoring organization's name
  • Be approved in advance by the Superintendent or designee

The District reserves the right to decide where and when any advertisement or flyer is distributed, displayed or posted.


How to Submit a Flyer


All community flyers must be approved by the District 401 main office before being posted on this or any other District site. 

To submit a flyer for consideration:

  • Fax it to 708-452-9504 or email it to d401info@epcusd401.org
  • Address it "Attention: Flyer Approval"
  • If emailing, please attach the flyer in PDF format
  • If possible, submit the flyer for approval two weeks before the distribution date
  • Indicate on the flyer that your event, activity or program is not school sponsored

District 401 Disclaimer


The distribution of information contained in a community flyer does not indicate directly or indirectly that the content of the material is sanctioned, sponsored or endorsed by the District, the Board or the Superintendent.

Further information about District 401's policy on flyers and advertising can be found in Section 8:25 of the Board of Education's Policy Manual.