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Principal's Message

Mark Antkiewicz

Principal

This year we welcome back Mr. Antkiewicz to District 111 as Principal of Tobin School. His experience includes 12 years as Principal at the elementary and junior high level as well as four years as Assistant Principal/Dean and 8 years as a Physical Education Teacher. Although, the majority of his professional career has been in District 111, Mr. Antkiewicz has been a Principal in Lyons School District 103 for the past five years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master of Arts in General Administration from Chicago State University. Additionally, Mr. Antkiewicz is fluent in Polish. Mr. Antkiewicz is eager to lead the team at Tobin School and foster positive connections with the staff, students, and families.

Edward J. Tobin School

8501 S. Narragansett, Burbank, IL 60459

Phone: (708) 599-6655

Recent News

ISBE Those Who Excel - Award of Excellence

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has honored more than 450 Illinoisans for their extraordinary contributions to education across the state through its annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards. The awardees include 14 members of the Illinois Teacher of the Year Cohort. The awardees announced today include Burbank School District’s Angela Sexton, Teacher at McCord Early Learning Center!

Illinois 5Essentials Survey

Parents & Guardians, please take the Illinois 5Essentials Survey to help us generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child's school. This survey will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of our schools' effectiveness. The deadline is Friday, March 13.

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.

2026-2027 Registration Opens March 1

New and Returning Student Registration opens March 1. Parents and guardians of current students will receive an email with a direct snap-code link to register their student. Current 5th grade students moving on to Liberty next year should be registered as Returning Students. Please also note: snapcode letters indicate your child's current school.

Kindergarten Registration Opens March 1

Will your child be five by September 1, 2026? Kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year opens March 1.

District Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House

LJHS Junior Honor Society students are proud to lead the 2026 Districtwide Fundraiser benefiting the Ronald McDonald House and we invite our entire community to join us in making a meaningful impact. Throughout the campaign, students will be raising funds, hosting restaurant fundraiser nights, and collecting much needed items for Food Care Packs to support families during their most challenging times. We encourage everyone to mark the dates on their calendars, plan to dine out, donate, or participate in our Pack the Pack events, and show support for our students’ passion for service.

District STEM Fair

This year's District STEM Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at Luther Burbank School. Click the article for a STEM Fair informational packet, which include planning tips, guidelines, and project ideas!

Burbank City Sticker Design Contest Winner

We are thrilled to announce the winner of our 2026 Vehicle Sticker Contest, held among our amazing Kindergarten through 5th grade students in celebration of the Burbank Community and our district’s 150th Anniversary! This year’s Districtwide Winner is Johnny, a talented 5th Grade student at Burbank School!