Pitt County Schools Flyer Distribution Plan

Purpose
To ensure the appropriate and equitable distribution of non-profit and free community event flyers that directly benefit our students across the Pitt County Schools district.

Eligibility Guidelines
Before submitting a flyer, organizations must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a non-profit organization OR
• A for-profit business hosting a free community event
• The flyer/event must directly benefit students
• Flyers must be appropriate in content and meet the district's discretion

Step-by-Step Process

1. Submission
   a) Organizations should submit flyers to our designated flyer approval address (see link below).
2. Review
   a) Flyers are reviewed for content, purpose, and adherence to guidelines.
   b) Flyers with religious content (e.g., Vacation Bible School) are evaluated carefully in light of the separation of church and state.
   c) Flyers containing adult themes, controversial sponsors (e.g., alcohol), or inappropriate imagery/language will be automatically disqualified.
3. Approval
   a) If approved, the flyer is uploaded to our Flyer Approval Google Folder, which is accessible to school staff across the district for verification.
   b) Flyers are typically reviewed and uploaded on the day of receipt.
4. Notification & Instructions
   a) That their flyer is approved
   b) A link to the Google Folder for reference
   c) Instructions for printing, sorting, and delivering the flyers themselves
5. Distribution
   a) The organization is responsible for printing enough copies for each school and delivering them directly.
   b) Each school has discretion on how and when to share the flyers with students and families.

Note: Pitt County Schools does not copy, sort, or deliver flyers on behalf of organizations.

Common Flyer Types We Accept
Summer Camps
Theater Productions (with free student matinees)
Community Trunk or Treats
Scout Programs (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts)
Educational Family Events

Examples of Flyers We Cannot Accept
Events sponsored by alcohol, tobacco or adult product companies
Flyers containing graphic or suggestive imagery
Commercial promotions with no clear benefit to students
Any flyer violating school policy, board policy, or community standards

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT FLYER

For more information, please call the Office of Public Information at (252) 830-4219.