Thank you for your interest in distributing materials to Ottumwa Schools Students! Below are the steps and guidelines for flyer distribution within our district.

1. Complete and submit the electronic “Permission to Distribute Flyer Form".
2. Wait for confirmation from the district office before distributing. Flyers must be approved at least two weeks prior to your preferred distribution date.
3. Include this statement on all flyers: “Not sponsored by the Ottumwa Community School District.”
4. Paper flyers are distributed on Thursdays only.

Instructions for Physical Distribution:

1. Make copies, bundle flyers, and label them by grade and section.
2. Place bundles in an envelope labeled with the school name and deliver them to each building by Tuesday of the distribution week.
3. Include a copy of the signed approval form with each packet, or show it to the building secretary when dropping off flyers.
4. Flyers will not be distributed without the signed approval form.

Guidelines for Distribution

1. Distribution supports Ottumwa youth participation in extracurricular and educational activities (sports, plays, programs, etc.)
2. Materials must be from non-profit organizations; advertising and fundraising materials are prohibited per district board policy.
3. For-profit organizations may only share materials promoting organized youth activities (e.g., bowling leagues)
4. Flyers cannot be distributed during the first week of school or the last two weeks of school.
5. Ottumwa Schools encourages organizations not to rely solely on district distribution as their primary marketing source.

Once your form is submitted, we’ll review your request and be in touch with approval or any needed revisions.