Families living in the Maercker District 60 boundary can register for incredible preschool options that support students ages three through five within a positive, nurturing environment that fosters social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth and development. With a play-based curriculum, amazing teachers and support staff, and enrichment opportunities, our youngest Wildcats are set up for success!

Learn more and register for this year or next today!
https://www.maercker.org/page/early-childhood-blended-preschool
2 months ago, D60 Communications
Register for Preschool
Happy first day of Ramadan to our Maercker families and staff who celebrate!
2 months ago, D60 Communications
Happy Ramadan
The attendance challenge at Westview Hills was won by the sixth grade! They proudly hold the trophy AND they got to tape Dr. Scott to the wall. Not a bad day! #d60learns
2 months ago, D60 Communications
Principal duct taped to the wall
Principal duct taped to the wall
Principal duct taped to the wall
Principal duct taped to the wall
Principal duct taped to the wall
Principal duct taped to the wall
Maercker D60 is looking for a Middle School Special Education Teacher to step in to fill a long term leave. Learn more and apply today!
2 months ago, D60 Communications
We are hiring middle school special education teacher. Apply today!
Our families had an informative Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting last week before enjoying the 123 Andrés concert! The duo brought high energy and fun for everyone with songs, dancing and learning in both English and Spanish.
2 months ago, D60 Communications
People gather at the BPAC meeting
123 Andres performs their concert in front of an audience
123 Andres performs their concert in front of an audience
Students smile and clap during the 123 Andres performance
Teachers pose with matching t-shirts that read, "Que bonito ser bilingue"
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
We are so proud to share that Laura Koschnitzke, the phenomenal kindergarten dual language teacher at Holmes Primary School, has been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as a recipient of the 2026 Those Who Excel Award of Special Recognition!

The Those Who Excel program honors educators across Illinois who make an extraordinary impact in their school communities. Recipients of this award are valued professionals who have been acknowledged by their colleagues, students, families, and administrators for the skills, passion, and talent they bring to their schools.

Congratulations Laura on this well-deserved honor! #d60learns
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Congrats Laura
We’re loving these snapshots behind the scenes of our Wildcats’ first band concert! #d60learns
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Students smile behind a picture frame with the words, "My first band concert"
Students smile behind a picture frame with the words, "My first band concert"
Students smile behind a picture frame with the words, "My first band concert"
Students smile behind a picture frame with the words, "My first band concert"
Students smile behind a picture frame with the words, "My first band concert"
Students smile behind a picture frame with the words, "My first band concert"
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Maercker School was full of music, cheers, and smiles at the fifth grade band and chorus concert. It was such a great evening of music! #d60learns
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Students hold up their instruments together at the concert
Students hold their instruments and stand in a line during the concert
Students hold their instruments and stand in a line during the concert
Students hold their instruments and stand in a line during the concert
Students at Holmes Primary School were shining brightly during Neon Day last month, one of the Fun Friday celebrations that give students the opportunity to dress up and take part in activities like the incredible blackout party! #d60learns #d60glows
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Students dance with glow sticks and neon lights
Students dance with glow sticks and neon lights
Students dance with glow sticks and neon lights
Students dance with glow sticks and neon lights
Yesterday in Drama Club at Westview Hills, students were hard at work preparing for the Bestie Bash! Join us for a fun night open to the whole school this Friday from 6-8 p.m. Don’t miss it! #d60learns
3 months ago, D60 Communications
drama club dancing and moving
drama club dancing and moving
drama club dancing and moving
Mrs. Casey directed her last first concert at Maercker School as she plans on retiring from her position after this school year. Thank you, Mrs. Casey, for your years of dedication and love of music that you poured into our students. We will miss you! #d60learns
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Mrs. Casey speaks to the audience
Mrs. Casey directs students
Mrs. Casey smiling at the camera
Mrs. Casey smiling at the camera with a flower in her hand and a student
We’re getting ready for Kindergarten Parent Information Night next Wednesday, Feb. 11 and celebrating all of the great things happening in our kindergarten classrooms! Take a look at a story from last year where we sat down with Kindergarten teacher Danielle Wenc to learn more about the daily life of a Holmes kindergartener:
https://www.maercker.org/article/2038631 #d60learns
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Kindergarteners sit at a table and play a learning game together
The Maercker Intermediate School band and chorus concert was a huge success with student talents truly being showcased. Watch for more updates on this awesome event soon! #d60learns
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Band concert
Band concert
Band concert
Band concert
Band concert
Band concert
Squid, skates, and STEM – oh my! Westview Hills students spent time dissecting these animals to learn more about their anatomy as part of their STEM learning. #d60learns
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Students conduct dissections together
Students conduct dissections together
Students conduct dissections together
The 123 Andrés show is tomorrow, Feb. 5! Come to the BPAC meeting at 6 p.m. and then head to the Holmes Primary Gym at 6:30 p.m. for a fun-filled and energetic show in English and Spanish from this Grammy Award-winning duo!
3 months ago, D60 Communications
123 Andres flyer en español
123 Andres flyer en español
The Westview Hills Jazz Band put on a smooth performance at the Jerry Lewis Jazz Festival at Joliet West High School. Great job, everyone! 🎷 #d60learns
3 months ago, D60 Communications
The band plays on stage
Eighth Grade Social Studies is well underway with our second document based question (DBQ) essay of the year, centered on the question, “Why Did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor?” Students examined a range of primary and secondary sources that addressed topics such as propaganda, competition for resources, territorial expansion, and how these forces can lead to crisis or war. #d60learns
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Kids conduct research and discuss with each other in class
Kids conduct research and discuss with each other in class
Kids conduct research and discuss with each other in class
It’s Black History Month! Join us this month as we celebrate the histories and contributions of Black Americans.
3 months ago, D60 Communications
Black History Month
​​Westview Hills Middle School is looking for a Middle School Special Education Teacher to join our team to cover a long-term leave. Learn more about the position and apply today!
https://www.applitrack.com/maercker/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=912&ref=
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Now hiring middle school special education teacher