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Principal
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

School Board Members Day

School Board Members Day

November 15 marks the official statewide observance of School Board Members Day in Illinois. Each year, this day is an opportunity to show support for your board of education and the individual school board members who are committed to providing a local voice for your educational decisions.
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.
firstview

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
election timeline

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 candidate filing runs from November 12 through November 18. Click here for Cook County filing locations, dates, and times as well as the link to the required forms.
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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.

What's Happening At Burbank School

Hockey

Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Burbank Gym

Readers Theatre

Time: 2:50 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Luther Burbank School

Bookfair

Location: Luther Burbank School- Maker Space