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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

trivia night

Trivia Night

District 111 will be hosting its first district-wide Trivia Night on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:00 pm at Burbank School. The friendly competition is open to teams of 6-8, consisting of family members, staff, and students. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
preschool screening

Preschool Screening

District 111 provides development screenings for children ages 3 and 4 living within the boundaries of Burbank, Illinois. Developmental screenings typically assess a child's skill in areas such as language, motor development, self-help and emotional development. If a child is identified as a risk, further evaluation and support may be recommended. The next preschool screening will be held at McCord Early Learning Center on February 19, 2025.
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Health & Wellness Fair

Join us for our Annual Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There will be many activities including a Farmers Market, Obstacle Course, Speed Cup Stacking, School Themed Workout Stations, Fun Inflatables, Pumpkin Painting, and our very exciting Fall Into Fitness COLOR FUN Run starting at 10:30 am. Hope to see everyone there! Don't forget to order your T-Shirt TODAY!
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FirstView Parent App for Bus Service

We're excited to launch the FirstView Parent App that will allow you to track your student's bus route. Click the article for instructions on how to set up your account and alerts. Any questions other than student ID numbers and routes codes can be addressed directly with FirstView.  

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 888-889-8920
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School Board Elections

Burbank School District 111 will have four school board seats to be filled at the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election. Candidates who are elected will fill four-year terms expiring in April 2029. Candidates for the office of school board can begin to circulate nominating petitions beginning August 20. The period for filing candidate filing runs from November 12 through November 18. Click here for additional information and required forms. School board candidate packets are also available for pick up at the district office.
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Student Device Care Guidelines

Click here for the 2024-25 Student Device Care Guide, which reviews proper use, care, and maintenance of the devices that are issued to students. Parents and Students should review this guide to ensure they understand their responsibilities in caring for their devices. By going over this information, it can help students avoid unnecessary issues and are fully prepared to use their technology effectively throughout the year.
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TalkingPoints Messaging Platform for Families

We are excited to announce that District 111 will be using TalkingPoints to communicate with parents and guardians.  TalkingPoints is a two-way multilingual family engagement platform helping teachers and school leadership stay connected with families via text message.  Next week, you will receive a message from your child’s school regarding TalkingPoints.

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