Band Practice Club at Maercker took advantage of the great weather and practiced outside before school yesterday!

Their final concert is coming up on Thursday, May 14 at Downers Grove North High School in the Main Street Auditorium at 7 p.m.

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

Don’t miss the next session in the Community Speaker Series! Next Tuesday, April 28 from 7-8:30 p.m., hear from Jeff Selingo as he shares insight about the college search process.

If you noticed something strange at Westview Hills Middle School today, do not be alarmed! It was just the principal eating lunch on the roof. 6th graders won the attendance trophy and decided that having Dr. Scott eat lunch on the roof was how they wanted to celebrate. #d60learns

We want to know 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 by this Friday, April 24: https://xmp.insight-surveys.com/s/spring-2026

We’re ready for our Westview Hills actors to hit the stage in Mean Girls Jr.! Mark your calendars for May 1, 2, or 3 for a grool performance!

The Westview Hills Middle School Future Problem Solvers competed at the State Bowl this weekend, with every team doing well. Team Plankton, with Abhinav, Pratish, Neo, and Asher, got 3rd place in the written competition and will be representing us in the World Finals in June.

Adhishna also qualified with her Individual Community Solving. Team Fantastic Four with Sreyashi, Angel, Jessica, and Adhishna won their room’s Presentation of Action Plan competition.

Alex W, Eric, Daniel, and Vihaan got 4th place for their oral presentation, and the team of Aayush, Madhurya, Shreeya, and Georgia got 6th place for theirs!

Way to go Wildcats! #d60learns

It’s Administrative Professionals Week! This week, we’re showing extra appreciation for these important staff members that keep our schools running. Thank you for all that you do!

A huge thanks to the Maercker PTA for sponsoring a live performance by Great Works Theatre Company! Students in 6th and 7th grade had a great time seeing them perform Mytholomania yesterday. #d60learns

Third grade students had the opportunity to go on a field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry! They had a blast exploring the different exhibits and experiencing hands-on science. #d60learns

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