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Principal's Message

Principal
Tara Wrobel
Principal
Hello Byrd Explorer Families,
 
I am excited to share that my whole teaching career has been here in Burbank School District 111. During my years here in BSD111, I have worked as a classroom teacher, Instructional Coach, and an Assistant Principal at J.B. Kennedy School. I have had the pleasure of teaching grades second, third, and fourth. 
 
My goal as the principal of Byrd School is to ensure that through positive school culture, a solid collaboration between home and school, and the utilization of sound, best instructional practices all students, staff, and families will achieve personal and academic achievement. I bring a strong belief that students are the center of all school related decisions. I am always eager to support and develop relationships with all Byrd students and form collaborative partnerships with families and staff. Relationships between families and the school are vital to academic success. I encourage you to become involved in every way possible. 
 
 
Respectfully,
Mrs. Wrobel

Recent News

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PASS Program Closed April 14

The PASS Program will be closed on Tuesday, April 14 due to the District STEM Fair being held at Burbank School that evening. We thank you for your understanding.
AERO job fair

Job Fair at AERO

AERO Special Education Cooperative is hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 25 at AERO. Several member school districts, including District 111, will be in attendance. Check out the flyer!
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Gallery 111

Photos of student artwork submitted for the 2026 Art Exhibition is now on digital display on the district website. Thank you to all our talented artists that participated! Click here to visit Gallery 111.
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Spelling Champ to Compete at National Spelling Bee

Please join us in celebrating Kirsten C. From Liberty Junior High School. Tonight, she won the 16th Annual ISC Spelling Bee Championship for all of Cook County! She is going to Washington DC in May to compete in the National Spelling Bee! Congrats and best wishes to Kirsten!

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