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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.

Luther Burbank School

8235 S. Linder, Burbank, IL 60459

Phone: (708) 499-0838

Recent News

Liberty Student Competes at ISC Scripps Regional Spelling Bee Championship

In December, students in grades 3-8 in West, North, and South Cook County schools participate in Spelling Bee competitions. Approximately 100,000 spellers compete to become the school, district, and regional champion! Our Liberty Junior High student, Kirsten, has achieved the regional title for two consecutive years!

Gallery 111

Photos of student artwork submitted for the 2025 Art Exhibition is now on digital display on the district website. Thank you to all our talented artists that participated! Click here to visit Gallery 111.

2025-2026 PASS Registration

Registration for returning PASS families will open online - end of May. Registration for new PASS families will open online - end of July.

Illinois 5Essentials Survey

Parents & Guardians, please take the Illinois 5Essentials Survey to help us generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child's school. This survey will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of our schools' effectiveness. The deadline is Friday, March 28.

Congratulations Young Authors Contest Winners!

Our Annual Young Authors Contest was held February 19 at Tobin School. A winner from each grade level was selected as well as an overall district winner. A link to each grade level winning submission can be found here. Congrats to all our talented young authors!

We Are Home of a 2025 Those Who Excel Awardee

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced the over 500 Illinoisans honored for their extraordinary contributions to education across the state through its annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards. The awardees announced today include Burbank School District’s Sarah Nesci, Teacher at Kennedy School!

Kindergarten Registration Opens March 1

Will your child be five by September 1, 2025? Kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year opens March 1.

2025-2026 Registration Opens March 1

New and Returning Student Registration opens March 1. Parents and guardians of current students will receive an email with a direct snap-code link to register their student. Current 5th grade students moving on to Liberty next year should be registered as Returning Students. Please also note: snapcode letters indicate your child's current school.

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