The Pattonville School District permits a limited forum for distributing or posting information from outside organizations and businesses. The school-community relations department must approve all materials prior to the items being posted or distributed in Pattonville schools. Pattonville Board Policy KI/KJ (Public Solicitations/Advertising in the Schools) allows the following:
Nonprofit organizations
Option 1 - Stacks of flyers
Any time during the school year, approved flyers may be placed in areas of the school designated for non-school sponsored activities for individuals to pick up as they wish. Submit an application form, sample flyer and copy of 503c tax-exempt letter (as proof of nonprofit status) to collinsa10@psdr3.org for approval.
The following disclaimer must be placed on all flyers to be posted: “The (insert your organization’s name) is independent of and not affiliated with nor sponsored by the Pattonville School District or the Pattonville Board of Education. The views, opinions and programs of the (insert your organization’s name) therefore do not necessarily represent those of the Pattonville School District.”
Once the flyer is approved, the applicant may deliver the materials to the schools.
Option 2 - Flyers delivered to parents via email and posted online
Pattonville distributes flyers electronically through a partnership with Peachjar. To request flyer approval, visit www.peachjar.com. Register as an Enrichment Provider (account type). Upload your flyer for approval. It will be automatically submitted to Pattonville for approval. You must provide a 503c tax-exempt letter (as proof of nonprofit status) when registering with Peachjar.
The following disclaimer must be placed on all flyers to be posted: “The (insert your organization’s name) is independent of and not affiliated with nor sponsored by the Pattonville School District or the Pattonville Board of Education. The views, opinions and programs of the (insert your organization’s name) therefore do not necessarily represent those of the Pattonville School District.”
Once approved, your flyer will be emailed to all parents and posted online. Peachjar charges a fee for this service that is typically much less than the cost to copy and deliver paper flyers to each school.
Option 3 - Flyer packet delivered to elementary students
Approved flyers may be included in a packet delivered to more than 3,000 elementary students once a month during the school year. Packets will be printed in black and white by the Pattonville printing department, with the participating nonprofit organization paying printing costs ($83.60 for one side, $147.60 for two sides). Payment must be received before flyers will be printed and included in the packet. Submit application form, sample flyer in PDF form, copy of 503c tax-exempt letter (as proof of nonprofit status) to collinsa10@psdr3.org for approval via email. Mail or deliver payment to the Pattonville School District, c/o Allison Collins, 11097 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann, MO 63074. Allison Collins approves the flyers and sends the packet materials to the print shop for printing and delivery to the schools.
The following disclaimer must be placed on all flyers to be posted: “The (insert your organization’s name) is independent of and not affiliated with nor sponsored by the Pattonville School District or the Pattonville Board of Education. The views, opinions and programs of the (insert your organization’s name) therefore do not necessarily represent those of the Pattonville School District.”
This year’s schedule for flyer packets is as follows:
Deadline to submit flyer and payment For delivery to schools the week of
Sept. 4, 2023 Sept. 18, 2023
Oct. 2, 2023 Oct. 23, 2023
Nov. 6, 2023 Nov. 20, 2023
Dec. 4, 2023 Dec. 18, 2023
Jan. 8, 2024 Jan. 22, 2024
Feb. 5, 2024 Feb. 19, 2024
March 4, 2024 March 25, 2024
April 1, 2024 April 15, 2024
May 6, 2024 May 20, 2024
Option 4 - Flyer packet delivered to elementary students
Nonprofit organizations that meet criteria listed below may submit a flyer or website link for a specific activity to JoAnn Greenwell in the Pattonville community education department at jgreenwell@psdr3.org for possible inclusion in an electronic, subscriber newsletter featuring youth activities and athletic programs in the district. Organizations must provide a 503c tax-exempt letter (as proof of nonprofit status) when sending the information.
The following disclaimer must be placed on all flyers to be posted: “The (insert your organization’s name) is independent of and not affiliated with nor sponsored by the Pattonville School District or the Pattonville Board of Education. The views, opinions and programs of the (insert your organization’s name) therefore do not necessarily represent those of the Pattonville School District.”
Flyers should provide all relevant information on the program and may not express a viewpoint. Organizations and the information requested to be advertised must meet ALL of the following criteria in order to be eligible to use this service:
Organization is non-profit with proof of tax-exempt status;
Organization is located within the boundaries of the Pattonville School District; and
The programming to be advertised supports Pattonville’s goals and objectives or MSHSAA-sponsored activities offered at Pattonville High School.
For-profit businesses or unofficial nonprofit organizations
Note: Any organization without official tax-exempt status from the state or federal government will be governed by the options for for-proft businesses.
Option - Stacks of flyers posted in the teacher workrooms
Approved flyers may be placed in the teachers’ workroom for staff members to pick up as they wish. Submit an application form (see last page) and sample flyer to collinsa10@psdr3.org. Allison Collins approves materials, notifies applicant of approval and notifies schools where the flyers may be placed. Applicant delivers materials to schools. Once the flyer is approved, the applicant may deliver the materials to the schools.
The following disclaimer must be placed on all flyers to be posted: “The (insert your organization’s name) is independent of and not affiliated with nor sponsored by the Pattonville School District or the Pattonville Board of Education. The views, opinions and programs of the (insert your organization’s name) therefore do not necessarily represent those of the Pattonville School District.”
Governmental agencies
Option 1 through 4 listed under "Nonprofit organizations" above
All options listed above under "Nonprofit organizations" are available to governmental agencies, including municipalities in Pattonville, county government, county library, fire districts and police, etc.
Option 5 - Flyers distributed to students
Governmental agencies may submit a flyer to be approved for distribution to students any time during the school year. Submit application form and sample flyer to collinsa10@psdr3.org. Allison Collins approves materials, notifies applicant of approval and notifies schools that flyers have been approved for distribution. Applicant delivers materials to schools.
The following disclaimer must be placed on all flyers to be posted: “The (insert your organization’s name) is independent of and not affiliated with nor sponsored by the Pattonville School District or the Pattonville Board of Education. The views, opinions and programs of the (insert your organization’s name) therefore do not necessarily represent those of the Pattonville School District.”
Pattonville organizations
Option 1 through 4 listed under "Nonprofit organizations" above
All options listed above under "Nonprofit organizations" are available to Pattonville organizations, including PTA/Os and supporting foundations. PTA/Os and booster clubs should work with their building principals or his/her designee on flyer options. Foundations may contact Allison Collins at collinsa10@psdr3.org (for flyers) or JoAnn Greenwell at jgreenwell@psdr3.org (for youth activities and athletics newsletter) to assist with options.
Option 5 - Flyers distributed to students
Approved flyers may be distributed to students any time during the school year at the discretion of the building principal. Submit flyer to building principal or his/her designee for approval.
For more information
Genal inquiries:
Allison Collins
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Community Relations
collinsa10@psdr3.org
(314) 213-8001
http://bit.ly/PSDR3-SCR
For youth activities and athletics newsletter:
JoAnn Greenwell
Director of Community and Staff Engagement
jgreenwell@psdr3.org
(314) 213-8095