Recent News

Due to the dangerous wind chills forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21 will be an E-Learning Day for students. Students in Kindergarten through grade 5 should log onto Microsoft Teams to start their day at 8:25 am. Liberty students, grades 6 through 8, should log onto Microsoft Teams to begin first period at 9:00 am. Teachers in the early childhood / preschool program will reach out to parents & guardians with instructions.

This year's District STEM Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16 at Luther Burbank School. Click the article for a STEM Fair informational packet, which include planning tips, guidelines, and project ideas!

Dear Burbank SD 111 Families,
Burbank School District 111 engages in ongoing efforts to ensure high levels of security and privacy in the use of online data. We are writing to inform you that there was a security incident affecting PowerSchool, which took place in late December 2024.

Chicago Fire FC and the U.S. Soccer Federation announced that Homegrown Player Brian Gutiérrez, a proud Liberty Junior High School alumnus, has been called up to the U.S. Men’s National Team for U.S. Soccer’s annual January Camp. This prestigious call-up is a testament to Brian's hard work and talent, and the entire community couldn't be prouder of his achievement! Training camp begins January 7 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, with the USMNT opening its 2025 schedule against 2024 Copa America quarterfinalists Venezuela on January 18 at Chase Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale. Kickoff for the USA’s first match of the year is set for 2 p.m. CT. District 111 and the entire community will be cheering Brian on!

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, December 18, 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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Phone: 888-889-8920

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.