When the 2026-27 school year kicks off, students, staff, and families at Holmes Primary School will notice a couple of new faces in the front office.
We are fortunate to have two incredible retired educators stepping into roles as co-interim assistant principals at Holmes this year! Cathy Slee and Teresa Martin are career educators who both admit that their retirement journey reminded them how much they loved being around students and staff and supporting the process of teaching and learning. These two educators will be working closely as they split their time at Holmes to support the day-to-day life at school. Learn more about them: https://www.maercker.org/article/3040253
We are fortunate to have two incredible retired educators stepping into roles as co-interim assistant principals at Holmes this year! Cathy Slee and Teresa Martin are career educators who both admit that their retirement journey reminded them how much they loved being around students and staff and supporting the process of teaching and learning. These two educators will be working closely as they split their time at Holmes to support the day-to-day life at school. Learn more about them: https://www.maercker.org/article/3040253
Maercker D60 is looking for a school nurse and a school psychologist! Join our incredible team and discover why D60 is the Gold Standard: https://www.maercker.org/o/msd/page/employment
Mark your calendars for meet the teacher nights coming up in a few weeks! This is a great chance to get inside the school, meet teachers, walk through your student's schedule, drop off supplies and get ready for the year ahead.
Each event will be open house style so join us when you can between 5-7 p.m.
-Monday, Aug. 17 - Westview Hills Middle School
-Tuesday, Aug. 18 - Maercker Intermediate School
-Wednesday, Aug. 19 - Holmes Primary School
Each event will be open house style so join us when you can between 5-7 p.m.
-Monday, Aug. 17 - Westview Hills Middle School
-Tuesday, Aug. 18 - Maercker Intermediate School
-Wednesday, Aug. 19 - Holmes Primary School
We are one week away from the Maercker D60 Support Staff Job Fair on Wednesday, July 29 from 3-6 p.m. at Westview Middle School! Come apply and interview for a variety of support staff positions!
As we look ahead to the 2026-27 school year, consider how you could support and be part of the incredible work of the Maercker PTA! Check out their website for more information. https://www.maerckerpta.org/join
Join us this Friday, July 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for the Wildcat Splash Party! The Maercker PTA has rented out Cypress Cove for a fun-filled private Wildcat event. This is NOT a drop-off event and parents must attend with their students. RSVP:
https://www.maerckerpta.org/event-details/wildcat-splash-party-2-2026
https://www.maerckerpta.org/event-details/wildcat-splash-party-2-2026
Join us at the in-person job fair taking place on Wednesday, July 29 from 3-6 p.m. at Westview Hills Middle School! We will be hiring Instructional Assistants, Lunch and Recess Supervisors, and more!
The 2026-27 Blue and Gold Day Calendar has been posted to the district website for your school year planning purposes!
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The first day of kindergarten is full of emotions for both students and their families. To help prepare your kindergartener for the fall, join our Leap Into Kindergarten program! This is a 10-day summer program from July 27 - Aug. 7 from follows a schedule built for young learners, introducing incoming kindergarteners to Holmes Primary School and school routines through play and relationship-building. Families can also receive free transportation for this program. Contact Sarah Erwin to learn more!
Join the Maercker PTA for a private Wildcat-only event this summer! The PTA has rented out Cypress Cove for the night and would love to connect with friends at the next Wildcast Splash Party on Friday, July 17. This is NOT a drop-off event and parents must attend with their students.
https://www.maerckerpta.org/event-details/wildcat-splash-party-2-2026
https://www.maerckerpta.org/event-details/wildcat-splash-party-2-2026
Maercker D60 is hiring for a variety of support staff positions! If you are looking for a great job with benefits including working school hours, join us at our Support Staff Job Fair on Wednesday, July 29 at Westview Hills Middle School from 3-6 p.m. to learn more, apply, and potentially be hired on the spot!
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The Westview Hills Summer Band students will now be performing indoors today at Westview! Students will report at 3:30 p.m. and the performance will take place in the Cafetorium at 4 p.m.
Happy Independence Day!
The Westview Hills Summer Band students will now be performing indoors today at Westview! Students will report at 3:30 p.m. and the performance will take place in the Cafetorium at 4 p.m.
Happy Independence Day!
Maercker D60 is looking for a school nurse! Come thrive in a student-centered district where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Learn more and apply today: https://www.maercker.org/o/msd/page/employment
Reminder: Maercker D60 offices are closed through Friday, July 3. We will return to the office for summer hours on Monday, July 6. Enjoy your summer break!
Save the date! Maercker District 60 will be holding an in-person job fair on Wednesday, July 29 from 3-6 p.m. for a variety of support staff positions! If you are looking for a great part-time or full-time position that works on a school schedule and has great benefits, join us to learn more, apply, interview, and potentially be hired on the spot!
We’re looking for a speech pathologist! With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities, people choose D60 and thrive in their careers. Learn more and apply: https://www.maercker.org/o/msd/page/employment
Maercker is hiring a school psychologist! Our staff members are student-focused, adaptable, collaborative, and committed to diversity and inclusion. If this sounds like you, learn more and apply today! https://www.maercker.org/o/msd/page/employment
Maercker D60 offices are closed through Friday, July 3. We will return to the office for summer hours on Monday, July 6. Enjoy your summer break!
Let’s hear from Millen P. as part of Ask an 8th Grader! Millen heads to Hinsdale Central in the fall, and shared with us:
What is your best memory of your time in Maercker District 60?
Though I have had many great memories at Westview, a few that stand out are meeting new people and finding many new opportunities.
Who is a teacher who made an impact on you during your time here?
One teacher that made an impact on me during my time here was Mr. Strezo. Mr. Strezo is always very kind, supportive and positive. Through all three years, Mr. Strezo would always come up to me and ask how I was doing anytime he saw me.
What are you interested in doing for your future?
I have zero clue what I am going to do in my future, but a few things I would like to do are; something related to cars or planes, ranging anywhere from mechanics to engineers, or pilots to drivers.
What advice do you have for students starting at Westview Hills Middle School next year?
A piece of advice I have for incoming Westview Hills Middle School students is to be social. Making friends and people to talk to will really help you navigate and have fun throughout middle school.
What is your best memory of your time in Maercker District 60?
Though I have had many great memories at Westview, a few that stand out are meeting new people and finding many new opportunities.
Who is a teacher who made an impact on you during your time here?
One teacher that made an impact on me during my time here was Mr. Strezo. Mr. Strezo is always very kind, supportive and positive. Through all three years, Mr. Strezo would always come up to me and ask how I was doing anytime he saw me.
What are you interested in doing for your future?
I have zero clue what I am going to do in my future, but a few things I would like to do are; something related to cars or planes, ranging anywhere from mechanics to engineers, or pilots to drivers.
What advice do you have for students starting at Westview Hills Middle School next year?
A piece of advice I have for incoming Westview Hills Middle School students is to be social. Making friends and people to talk to will really help you navigate and have fun throughout middle school.
Today is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States that dates back to 1865!
