At District 123, we are implementing a "virtual backpack" program that we call

123 Paper Free is the Way to Be

We are using a "virtual backpack" program to:

  • Be Environmentally Friendly
  • Lighten our student backpacks
  • Increase effectiveness of flyer distribution
  • Save money for organizations
  • Save time for District personnel

View the current "123 Paper Free" Postings

The District already has policies and procedures in place that limit the materials that students are asked to bring home to their families. "123 Paper Free" changes the distribution methods of those materials. Rather than local organizations making copies of their approved flyers, and District personnel coordinating their distribution to the schools, the flyers will instead be posted to this designated place on our website. A small number of paper copies will be made available in the District's Administration Center for those families without Internet access. Periodic e-mail alerts will be sent to the District's e-news group letting them know that new flyers have been added to the site. You can join the e-news group by entering your email address in the box provided at the bottom of our homepage.

123 Paper Free Postings

Grade Organization Flyer Description Date Posted Date to be Removed
All Oak Lawn Community High School (OLCHS)

Various Summer Programs:Volleyball, Swim Lessons, Softball, Girls Basketball, Football, Bowling, Cross Country, Boys Basketball

4/24/12 6/1/12
3rd thru 7th Richards H.S. Boys Basketball Richards Boys Basketball Summer Camp 5/1/12 5/22/12
8th Village of Oak Lawn Fall on the Green Volunteers Needed 5/8/12 5/25/12
All Oak View Center Summer Park Activities 5/17/12 6/1/12
All Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo School Newsletter 5/18/12 06/01/12