Recent News

The Young Authors Contest promotes writing and creativity by encouraging children to write an original story and present it in book form. The contest is open to all students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Submissions are due Thursday, January 16.

We are excited to announce a major update regarding the food services for our district. As of November, Arbor Management Inc. joined the Whitsons Culinary Group Family of Companies! This transition brings many exciting changes, including a new menu with delicious options and a revamped marketing program that will be rolled out over the next few months.

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.

The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

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.  

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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.

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.

Burbank School District 111 is pleased to introduce a new online payment program, e~Funds for Schools. The e~Funds program replaces E-Pay and offers various options for parents/guardians who choose to make payments online and is extremely user friendly. Not only will you have the ability to have various school fees and lunch payments electronically withdrawn from your checking account or charged to your credit card; you also have the flexibility to make a payment at any time through the school's website.

The 2024-2025 Official School Calendar was approved at the December 20 Board of Education Meeting. The first day for students is Monday, August 19.