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Principal's Message

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

One World, One Community, One Family T-Shirts

Be sure to order your very special District 111 student designed T-shirt today for just $10! Orders will arrive before Wellness Day on October 24.

Save the Date - Wellness Fair October 24

Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, October 24 for an exciting Districtwide Health & Wellness Fair from 10:00-12:00. This fun-filled event will feature a Healthy Farmers Market, Pumpkin Painting, Inflatable Mazes, and engaging school-themed fitness activities for all ages. Don’t miss the colorful and energetic COLOR FUN RUN at 10:30 am.

Student Registration Fee Discount

Pay early and save on your child's registration fee. Payment must be received by September 30, 2026 to qualify for the $25 discount.

School Board Candidate Information

Burbank School District 111 will have three school board seats to be filled at the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election. Candidates who are elected will fill four-year terms expiring in April 2031. Candidates for the office of school board can begin to circulate nominating petitions beginning August 25. The period for candidate filing is November 16 - 23. Click here for additional information and required forms. Printed packets are available for pickup at the District Office.

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.

2026-2027 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.

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