Back to School Rally
Join us for our annual back to school event for lots of family fun! The event takes place Saturday, August 22 at Luther Burbank School. Click the article for more information.
Recent News
Title I Information Meeting
Attention BSD111 Families: Our Title I Informational Meeting will be held as an open forum on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Burbank School Cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about our ISBE Title I Grant, how these funds support our schools, and the impact they have on meeting the academic needs of our students. We look forward to seeing you there!
Preschool Screening September 16
Do you have a 3- or 4-year-old ready to learn, play, and grow? McCord Early Learning Center is now enrolling students into our Preschool program! Our classrooms are filled with hands-on learning, friendship, and fun—all in a nurturing environment designed to help every child shine. Register for a screening today.
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.
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Phone: 888-889-8920
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 888-889-8920
Back to School Newsletter
Check out our Back to School Newsletter for information on the 2026-2027 school year. Welcome back!
PowerSchool Parent Account
Click here for instructions on how to create a ParentSchool Parent Access.
Board Briefs - July BOE Meeting
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Click here for a brief summary.
2026-2027 PASS Registration
District 111 offers a comprehensive after-school care program for students in Grades K-7. PASS Program registration for the 2026-27 school year will open on July 7. The link to the registration form will be posted on that day on the PASS Program web page. Please note - all previous outstanding balances for PASS must be paid in full in order to register for 2026-27.
The 2026-2027 Official School Calendar
The 2026-2027 Official School Calendar has been approved by the Board of Education at their regular meeting on January 28, 2026.
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.
Illinois Sunbucks 2026
Please see the attached Q&A regarding Summer EBT. Burbank School District 111 participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for free meals. Therefore, all households are encouraged to check the IDHS Summer EBT screener to determine if a Summer EBT application may be needed.