After Halloween, instead of throwing your pumpkins in the trash, take them to the pumpkin smash! The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at Christ Lutheran Church in Clarendon Hills.
Bring your clean pumpkins for a smashing good time!
Bring your clean pumpkins for a smashing good time!
Holmes Families: The Holmes Fall Family Fun Literacy Night is tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 29 from 5-6:30 p.m. Drop in for stories, fun and games. Costumes are welcome!
Westview Hills 6th graders are right in the middle of their very first rotation in Fine Arts! By the end of 6th grade, every student will get a taste of Spanish, Art, STEM, and FACS.
Here is a look at what our students were up to last week:
⚙️ STEM: Students were discovering the world of engineering and learning about the different types of engineers and the exciting fields they work in.
🌍 Spanish: Our global learners were diving into research on different Spanish-speaking countries, exploring their geography and vibrant cultures.
🖼️ Art: Young artists were creating incredible Pointillism landscape masterpieces! Each student chose their own nature scene—After painting in their background scenes with custom-mixed colors, they are using q-tips and toothpicks to layer thousands of tiny dots, adding amazing texture, depth, and detail!
👩🍳 FACS: The kitchen smelled amazing as students learned baking basics and put their culinary skills to work making delicious, homemade snickerdoodle cookies! A cookie was even hand delivered to Dr. Scott
We love seeing our 6th graders explore new interests, build well-rounded skills, and express their creativity across every classroom! #d60learns
Here is a look at what our students were up to last week:
⚙️ STEM: Students were discovering the world of engineering and learning about the different types of engineers and the exciting fields they work in.
🌍 Spanish: Our global learners were diving into research on different Spanish-speaking countries, exploring their geography and vibrant cultures.
🖼️ Art: Young artists were creating incredible Pointillism landscape masterpieces! Each student chose their own nature scene—After painting in their background scenes with custom-mixed colors, they are using q-tips and toothpicks to layer thousands of tiny dots, adding amazing texture, depth, and detail!
👩🍳 FACS: The kitchen smelled amazing as students learned baking basics and put their culinary skills to work making delicious, homemade snickerdoodle cookies! A cookie was even hand delivered to Dr. Scott
We love seeing our 6th graders explore new interests, build well-rounded skills, and express their creativity across every classroom! #d60learns
At the October board meeting, Dr. Nugent shared a variety of projects that took place over the summer to prepare for the 2026-27 school year. While the work may not be the first thing that people notice when they look at the buildings, projects were dedicated to essential systems that ensure the comfort and safety of staff and students.
- Various HVAC and RTU updates at various buildings, and as a result, the District should not have to revisit RTUs for the next 15 to 20 years.
- Roof sections were updated at Maercker
- At Westview Hills, the boy's and girl's locker room Air Handling Units and two exhaust fans were replaced as they were at the end of their useful life.
Learn more details in our most recent board brief update: https://maerckersd60il.edurooms.com/newsletters/board-briefs/newsletters/october-2026-board-briefs
Last week our 7th graders spent time in the IMC participating in a "Book Tasting"! 📖✨
During this interactive activity, students rotated from table to table—sampling different books, exploring fresh genres, and building their reading wish lists for the year. Seeing our students dive into new stories and discover new favorites is what learning is all about! #d60learns
During this interactive activity, students rotated from table to table—sampling different books, exploring fresh genres, and building their reading wish lists for the year. Seeing our students dive into new stories and discover new favorites is what learning is all about! #d60learns
The dual language classrooms at Holmes Primary School welcomed Guatemalan author and illustrator Juleesa Espinoza and her mother, Veronica Castillo, who shared their story about a young girl who discovers confidence through her traditional corte (skirt).
Through the story and the authors’ presentations, students explored Guatemalan traditions, observed traditional skirts, learned about marimba music, and discovered champurradas, traditional Guatemalan cookies. It was a meaningful celebration of courage, culture, and storytelling!
Through the story and the authors’ presentations, students explored Guatemalan traditions, observed traditional skirts, learned about marimba music, and discovered champurradas, traditional Guatemalan cookies. It was a meaningful celebration of courage, culture, and storytelling!
More attendance recognitions over at Westview Hills! The Wildcat recently visited our sixth graders to celebrate their grade level having the best attendance for the month of September. Way to go!
October is National Principals Month! We’re fortunate to have incredible building leaders who are dedicated to supporting our students, staff and families.
- Elisa Maldonado, Principal, Holmes Primary School
- Catherine Slee, Interim Assistant Principal, Holmes Primary School
- Teresa Martin, Interim Assistant Principal, Holmes Primary School
- Megan Byrne, Student Services Coordinator, Holmes Primary School
- Dr. Juan Corona, Principal, Maercker Intermediate School
- Dennis Bolus, Assistant Principal, Maercker Intermediate School
- Caitlin Collins, Student Services Coordinator, Maercker Intermediate School
- Dr. Allister Scott, Principal, Westview Hills Middle School
- Steve Meehan, Assistant Principal, Westview Hills Middle School
- Christine Hallin, Student Services Coordinator, Westview Hills Middle School
For some Friday fun, we found a Chess Match in the library: Wildcat vs. Dr. Scott. Who will win?
We are thrilled to welcome two student interns from Hinsdale South High School to Westview Hills Middle School, Nina (Special Education) and
Ricky (Social Studies).
These future educators are already making a meaningful impact in our school community. To celebrate our vibrant and inclusive culture, Nina and Ricky created a special visual display: the Westview Diversity Tree. Featuring leaves in many different colors, the tree symbolizes that every single student at Westview Hills has their own unique leaf, background, and place on our shared branch.
Thank you to our Hinsdale South partners and our Westview Hills teachers for mentoring the next generation of educators. We are excited to have Nina and Ricky in our classrooms! #d60learns #SouthPride
Ricky (Social Studies).
These future educators are already making a meaningful impact in our school community. To celebrate our vibrant and inclusive culture, Nina and Ricky created a special visual display: the Westview Diversity Tree. Featuring leaves in many different colors, the tree symbolizes that every single student at Westview Hills has their own unique leaf, background, and place on our shared branch.
Thank you to our Hinsdale South partners and our Westview Hills teachers for mentoring the next generation of educators. We are excited to have Nina and Ricky in our classrooms! #d60learns #SouthPride
The Board recognized the students from Westview Hills who qualified for the state Cross Country meet. Prior to the state meet last weekend, our boys’ cross country team finished in first place at the sectional meet and our girls’ team finished in fifth place!
Congratulations to all of our runners for a great season!
Congratulations to all of our runners for a great season!
Congratulations to our Maercker School Wildcats of the Week for Oct. 12-16! We are loving being able to celebrate our students each week. #d60learns
Westview Hills had some extra special voices taking over the microphone this week!
Students at Westview had the exciting opportunity to serve as guest announcers for our morning announcements. They purchased this special honor at our recent Paw Mart using the Paws they earned for outstanding behavior! #d60learns
Students at Westview had the exciting opportunity to serve as guest announcers for our morning announcements. They purchased this special honor at our recent Paw Mart using the Paws they earned for outstanding behavior! #d60learns
What an incredible night under the stars!
🌕🪐 Astronomy Night was a huge success, highlighted by breathtaking, close-up views of the Moon’s craters and Saturn’s majestic rings.
A massive thank you to our amazing science teachers for organizing such a stellar event and inspiring our community. Your dedication truly brought the universe a little closer to home!
A special thank you to Al Fenske from the Naperville Astronomical Association for being our eyes to the sky! #d60learns
🌕🪐 Astronomy Night was a huge success, highlighted by breathtaking, close-up views of the Moon’s craters and Saturn’s majestic rings.
A massive thank you to our amazing science teachers for organizing such a stellar event and inspiring our community. Your dedication truly brought the universe a little closer to home!
A special thank you to Al Fenske from the Naperville Astronomical Association for being our eyes to the sky! #d60learns
Celebrating our Westview Hills students' hard work! Last week during lunch, we proudly presented Outstanding and On-Track Attendance Awards to our amazing Wildcats. Showing up every day is a huge step toward success — we are so proud of their dedication! Keep up the great work!
This Saturday the boys cross country team raced at IESA state cross country meet where they finished in 7th place out of 24 schools!
Five of our seven boys ran their fastest times ever. Leading the way for Westview was Sam S. in a new personal best of 11 minutes and 10 seconds. Sam also earned all-state honors by finishing in 24th place and won a medal.
Liam was next to finish in 40th and was able to battle on a tough day. Suvan dropped his best time to 11 minutes 46 seconds, and both Adam A. and Nick S. ran their best time of 11 minutes 50 seconds. Maxwell broke 12 minutes for the first time and he was closely followed by Alex P.
A huge congratulations to all of the runners who worked hard all season to consistently improve! #d60learns #d60runs
Five of our seven boys ran their fastest times ever. Leading the way for Westview was Sam S. in a new personal best of 11 minutes and 10 seconds. Sam also earned all-state honors by finishing in 24th place and won a medal.
Liam was next to finish in 40th and was able to battle on a tough day. Suvan dropped his best time to 11 minutes 46 seconds, and both Adam A. and Nick S. ran their best time of 11 minutes 50 seconds. Maxwell broke 12 minutes for the first time and he was closely followed by Alex P.
A huge congratulations to all of the runners who worked hard all season to consistently improve! #d60learns #d60runs
Last weekend, a group of 42 eighth graders along with five chaperones toured the Washington, D.C. area. Four of our Wildcats earned an opportunity, through writing an essay, to present a wreath with Westview's name on the ribbon at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the Honor Guard.
In just three days, our Wildcats learned a lot, and made countless memories, and represented our Maercker District 60 community well while in our nation's capital.
In just three days, our Wildcats learned a lot, and made countless memories, and represented our Maercker District 60 community well while in our nation's capital.
Over the weekend, Maddie and Elise competed at the cross country state meet and did a great job representing Westview. Elise ran 13 minutes and 59 seconds, and while it was a race mostly of 7th and 8th graders, she held her own as a 6th grader. Maddie persevered throughout the race to finish in 5th place out of 221 runners and earn an all state medal. In addition, Maddie broke the school record of 11:46 set by Grace McCabe in 2013 with a new time of 11 minutes, 42.98 seconds!
Congratulations Maddie for making history at Westview! #d60learns #d60runs
Congratulations Maddie for making history at Westview! #d60learns #d60runs
It is National School Bus Safety Week! We are grateful for our bus drivers who prioritize safety on the road with our students in tow. Thank you for keeping our students safe each day!
The Westview Hills Science Department is hosting an Astronomy Night next Wednesday, complete with telescopes and activities! Check out the
