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Principal's Message

Shwkar Abousweilem

Principal

Dr. Shwkar Abousweilem has been a Principal in District 111 for the past eight years at both Maddock and Burbank Schools. Additionally, she has served as the District’s EL Program Coordinator for several years. Dr. Abousweilem taught EL in District 111 for eight years prior to taking on an administrative role. She received her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from Argosy University and holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature from Chicago State University. She is excited about leading the team at Liberty Junior High School and looks forward to meeting the students and families.

Liberty Junior High School

5900 W. 81st Street, Burbank, IL 60459

Phone: (708) 952-3255

Recent News

Free Meals for Children and Teens: July 7-31

Burbank School District 111 is pleased to announce that it will once again be providing free meals to children this summer as a participant of the Seamless Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). All children 18 and under are invited to participate.

Summer School Bus Routes

Please see the attached Summer School Bus Routes and Times. Summer School begins on Monday, July 7 at Burbank School. Please ensure that students arrive at their designated bus stop a few minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

Illinois Sunbucks 2025

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.