The State of Illinois has a number of programs providing resources and supports for families during the Covid-19 Pandemic.  Supports and resources cover many areas including:  food security, finance, social services, medical/health condition specific, childcare, and education/learning.  

Calling all Burbank School District 111 Artists!  Our Art Exhibition was planned for April 29, 2020..... THE SHOW MUST GO ON!  We are asking for artwork that represents all the creative things you are doing during the shelter in place situation.  Click here for more information on how and when to submit your artwork.  Remember to use hashtag #111heARTathome when posting your art on Facebook and Twitter!

April Calendar

Illinois State Board of Education is working with the Illinois Department of Human Services to implement a Pandemic​ EBT program that may provide extra funding to families who have children who qualify for free or reduced-priced meals.  Some district families’ circumstances may have changed since the COVID-19 crisis began, so we want to ensure that all our families are accurately accounted for and included.

For students who don't have devices or just want some extra work, click the links for grade level learning packets.

We were planning our Burbank School District 111 Annual Multicultural Night event for Thursday April 16, 2020. Let's not let our “Stay At Home” COVID19 prevention efforts stop us from celebrating who we are!  On April 16 we hope you and your families take time to celebrate your heritage, your traditions and your culture.  You can celebrate by preparing a traditional dish or meal, wearing your cultural clothes, singing a traditional song, performing a traditional dance, or creating a piece of cultural art. You could do all these things or pick just one, but be sure to take a video or photo of however you decide to celebrate your heritage!  Our Multicultural Night event can still happen by sharing your celebratory photos and videos on Twitter or Facebook!  Be sure to include the following hashtag: #111proudofwhoweare in all your posts!  BSD111 is PROUD OF WHO WE ARE!

With all of the uncertainty in the world right now, we want to do our part to be as consistent and available for your children as much as possible. Although there has been much change to the way we all manage and interact in our daily life, the one thing that has not changed is our dedication to your children. Per Governor Pritzker’s orders, schools will remain closed until April 30, 2020.   Effective Wednesday, April 8 we will begin Remote Learning, a new chapter in public education. 

Students and staff will be using the Microsoft Teams platform for remote learning during the school shutdown.  Click the following links for directions on how to use Teams:  

Via ClassLink / Via Email / Via iPad

Prairie Trails Library is offering digital library cards to residents of Burbank and Nottingham Park, which will provide access to digital materials while the library is closed.  Parents/Guardians can sign up easily on the website at www.prairietrailslibrary.org.  Prairie Trails has also unblocked cards with fines and will be extending expiration dates on existing cards during the shutdown.  

Starting on March 12, the Census Bureau will mail out census forms to every household in the country. The census, required by our constitution and conducted every 10 years, is a count of every individual living in the United States. 

The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.  Click here for a brief summary.

Completely Free Wi-Fi (With No Installation):  The FCC's Keep Americans Connected pledge challenges ISPs and mobile carriers to not shut off service for 60 days due to nonpayment, and to open their local Wi-Fi hotspots to free access. A huge number of ISPs have signed on. 

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we continuously adjust to the COVID 19 health crisis.  In accordance with the governor’s order, the district will suspend in-person instruction through April 30.

South Cook Intermediate Service Center has created a comprehensive list of activities and resources families can use to help their students continue learning.  This link will continue to be updated as South Cook finds new resources.  http://bit.ly/SCISCschoolclosurefamilies

On Thursday March 12, Governor Pritzker requested that all non-essential events and activities at all Illinois schools be  cancelled through May 1. Unfortunately, this includes our St. Baldrick's event scheduled for March 18.  As of today, all your fundraising efforts have totaled approximately $22,000.00 and has been sent to St. Baldrick's Foundation.  Please visit the St. Baldrick's event webpage to see all your accomplishments in helping Kids With Cancer!  We really wish we could be there to see everyone GO BALD, but due to the social distancing directives we are not able to provide the public event.