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Mr. Tom Martin
Principal
Tom Martin has been the Principal at Byrd School for the past seven years. Prior to that, he taught physical education in District 111 for twelve years and served as Assistant Principal at Kennedy School. Mr. Martin holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Francis. Mr. Martin is eager to make the transition to Burbank School and looks forward to getting acquainted with the students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Recent News

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Multicultural Night

Join us for our Annual Multicultural Night on September 18 at 5:30 pm! We’re kicking off the school year with a vibrant celebration of our diverse community. This year’s event is happening a little earlier - and what better way to begin than by honoring the rich cultures that make our district so special? Enjoy traditional dances, taste delicious cultural foods, participate in our Multicultural Parade, wear your traditional attire and bring your cultural pride as we come together to celebrate unity in diversity. Let’s make this night unforgettable!
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Truck and Trailer for Sale

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of Burbank School District 111 at the District Administration building located at 7600 Central Avenue, Burbank, Illinois 60459 from September 2, 2025 to October 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM, for the sale of the following surplus personal property:
1996 Dodge Ram Truck
1994 Tex Bragg Trailer
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Preschool Screening

Do you have a child who will be three years old by October 1? If so, it’s time to sign them up for our September Preschool Screening at McCord Early Learning Center!
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2025-2026 Bus Routes

AM and PM Bus Routes have been posted for our Elementary Schools and for Liberty Junior High School. Eligible students should have also received route information via email. A student is eligible for transportation if the student resides 1.5 miles or more from his/her assigned school or must cross a street determined to be a hazardous crossing.
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Back to School Newsletter

Check out our Back to School Newsletter for information on the 2025-2026 school year. Welcome back!
Illinois summer EBT

Illinois Sunbucks 2025

Please see the attached Q&A regarding Summer EBT. Burbank School District 111 participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for free meals. Therefore, all households are encouraged to check the IDHS Summer EBT screener to determine if a Summer EBT application may be needed.
PASS After School Care Program

2025-2026 PASS Registration

Registration for the PASS Program (after-school care for students in grades Kdg - 7) will open Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00 am. Registration will include a $55.00 non-refundable fee, which will be applied to the first week next year. In order to complete the registration process, all previous outstanding balances for PASS must be paid in full. Space is limited and on a first come first serve basis.
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Updated: PowerSchool Data Breach

Dear Burbank SD 111 Families,

Burbank School District 111 remains committed to transparency and the protection of student information. As part of our ongoing communication regarding the PowerSchool security breach that occurred in December 2024, we are sharing the latest update provided by PowerSchool.

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