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Maercker D60 is hiring instructional assistants! Instructional assistants provide support with IEPs, literacy, and general classroom instruction. Learn more and apply: https://www.maercker.org/o/msd/page/employment

Eagle eyed viewers of this week's Maercker D60 News & Notes Email Newsletter may have noticed a sentence that was leftover from a previous issue in the upcoming events and dates to know section.

This Friday is in fact a regular school day!

Since we have your attention, don't forget that Returning Student Registration is open now and you can take advantage of a discount by registering and paying before April 30.

Fifth graders crushed it at their Poetry Slam last month! It was great to see so many parents and family members come out to see the students perform. #d60learns

Maercker D60 Families - Returning Student Registration for the 2026-27 school year is open through April 30. Make sure you complete the process and ensure your child is set up for next year! https://www.maercker.org/page/online-student-registration

Students at Holmes met their PBIS goal and earned a Minute to Win It celebration. It was a fantastic event filled with energy, laughter, and teamwork! A special thank you to our parent volunteers for helping make this experience so memorable for our students. #d60learns

Tell us what you think of our school nutrition program! It is the goal of our Foodservice Management Company, Whitsons Culinary Group, to Enhance Life One Meal At A Time,™ and they value your opinion and strive to make continuous improvements to better serve the school community.

Take the survey today: https://xmp.insight-surveys.com/s/spring-2026

Mark your calendars and grab your capes! Holmes will be hosting a Superhero Family Night on Monday, May 18 from 5-6:30 p.m. Families can enjoy a Scholastic buy one, get one free book fair, an art showcase, DuPage Children’s Museum Pop-Up Station, library stations, and much more, all in superhero fashion! 🦸 #d60learns

While their title may not be Assistant Principal, our three Student Services Coordinators also deserve a shout out during this appreciation week. These three are amazing and do so much to support the day-to-day lives of our staff and students. Thank you to Megan Byrne, Shannon Polega, and Christine Hallin! #D60learns

Band-O-Rama is TOMORROW, April 9 from 5-8 p.m.! Come enjoy a night of exciting music, raffles, a bake sale, and more that raises funds for our Westview Hills bands. We’ll see you there! #d60learns

You can purchase tickets in advance for pizza, drinks, bake sale items, and raffle entries via the link. Simply pick them up at the front desk when you arrive. There’s also an option to make a donation to support our amazing young musicians—every bit helps! Cash is appreciated at the event, and there will be extra raffles that are cash only.

https://maercker.revtrak.net/band-o-rama/#/v/2026-Band-O-Rama-3-Raffle-Tickets

In the spirit of National Assistant Principals Week, we wanted to give a shout out to our three incredible APs who do so much to make D60 such a great place to live and learn! Thank you Megan Hansen, Dennis Bolus, and Steve Meehan for your dedication and passion. Be sure to give these amazing educators a shout out this week! #d60learns

April is School Library Month! Thank you to our librarians and educators who foster a love for reading in our students. What will you read this month? 📚 #d60reads

April is Arab American Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the cultures and contributions of Arab Americans in the United States.

On spring break, we painted the Mean Girls set pink! 🩷 Shoutout to the Westview Drama Club for taking the time during the break to prep the set for the show that opens on May 1!

Maercker District 60 Presents: District-Wide Cultural Festival & Variety Show!

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 and Saturday, May 9 to meet other families in the district and learn about their unique backgrounds and cultures. We’ll have a Museum Walk with artifacts and activities that celebrate our Maercker community! https://www.maerckerpta.org/copy-of-cultural-festival-2025

This week is National Assistant Principals Week! Thank you to our assistant principals for all that you do to show up for our staff and our students. Show some extra appreciation for these educators this week! #d60learns

Let spring break begin! There will be no school next week, March 30 - April 3. Have a great break, everyone!

A highlight of today's celebration at Westview Hills was the unveiling of a brand new banner in recognition of the 2026 State Champion Chess Team. Congratulations to the Chess Team on a remarkable season of hard work and dedication that has led to success and a triumph that will be remembered for years to come!

Today, Westview Hills recognized the amazing accomplishments of our Wildcats during our Trimester 2 assembly! In addition to fun activities, students also cheered each other on and celebrated accomplishments of the Jazz band, Video Game Club, Guitar Club, Wrestling team, Reflections artists, and more!

There are so many great upcoming spring opportunities at the Indian Prairie Public Library! With crafting, cooking, creating, and learning, there are exciting activities for all ages. Learn more on their website: https://ippl.info/